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Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Golden, crispy-edged cornbread bites with sweet honey butter glaze, corn kernels, and peppers. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 poppers
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted plus extra for brushing
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley plus extra for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease or line a mini muffin tin.
  2. Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey in another bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
  5. Fold in corn, red bell pepper, and parsley.
  6. Scoop batter into muffin tin, filling each 3/4 full.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Brush with melted butter and honey, garnish with parsley, serve warm.

Notes

Deliciously poppable with crispy edges and sweet honey butter glaze. Great for parties or as a side dish.