Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are sweet and savory bites with a crispy exterior and soft, fluffy inside, drizzled with melted honey butter. Easy to make with just five main ingredients, these delightful treats are perfect for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or as a comforting snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined (don't overmix!).
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the poppers are baking, mix together the butter and honey in a small bowl until well blended.
- Once cooled, drizzle the honey butter over the warm poppers and enjoy!