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Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers

Deliciously sweet and buttery cornbread bites, perfect for snacking or as a side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup cornmeal yellow or white
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk whole or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Honey Butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Method
 

Prepare the Cornbread Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Bake the Poppers
  1. Spoon the cornbread batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before removing from the tin.
Make the Honey Butter
  1. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, and cinnamon (if using). Mix until smooth.
  2. Serve the cornbread poppers warm with honey butter spread on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

These cornbread poppers are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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