Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe | Easy Southern Comfort Food
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are golden, fluffy, and drizzled with sweet buttery glaze. Bite-sized and irresistible, they’re perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or cozy comfort food moments.
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin or popper pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Pastry brush (for glaze)
- Optional: cast iron popper pan for rustic crispiness
Ingredients
For Cornbread Poppers:
- 1 cup cornmeal (stone-ground or fine)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
For Honey Butter Glaze:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine: Stir wet into dry until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fill Tins: Spoon batter into greased mini muffin tin, filling ⅔ full.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: Melt butter and whisk in honey until smooth.
- Finish: Brush glaze over warm poppers for maximum absorption. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Stone-ground cornmeal: adds rustic texture; fine cornmeal yields softer crumb.
- Brush glaze while warm: ensures maximum flavor absorption.
- Cast iron pans: give authentic Southern crispiness.
- Variations: add jalapeños and cheddar, swap honey for maple, or fold in bacon bits.