Description
These Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread. Whether fried to crispy perfection or baked into mini muffins, they are bursting with flavor and perfect for snacking or as a side dish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- Oil for frying or mini muffin tin for baking
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Add optional cheese and jalapeño.
- To Fry: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry spoonfuls of batter until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- To Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Fill greased mini muffin tin and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with honey butter or as a side dish.
Notes
- Quickly make honey butter by mixing softened butter with honey.
- Perfect for appetizers, side dishes, or party snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
