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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, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

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 beaten
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Honey Butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 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 the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, beaten egg, and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Bake the Cornbread Poppers
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
Make the Honey Butter
  1. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, and cinnamon (if using). Mix until smooth and well combined.
  2. Serve the cornbread poppers warm with the honey butter on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

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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