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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers 🌽✨

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers That Wow Your Tastebuds

Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are crispy, sweet, and irresistible snacks perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Poppers
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Adds a lovely texture and crunch
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides necessary structure, gluten-free blend can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Essential for texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Elevates flavors
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be substituted
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for batter, additional 1/4 cup softened for serving
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels Fresh is best for flavor
  • 1/2 cup Diced Red Bell Pepper For sweetness and color
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Choose sharp or mild
For Garnishing
  • to taste Honey For drizzling
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until combined.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
  6. Scoop batter onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  8. Let cool slightly, drizzle with honey, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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