Southern-style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers Recipe
These Southern-style honey butter cornbread poppers are golden, bite-sized treats with a rich, buttery flavor and a touch of sweetness. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 poppers
- Category: Bread, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, honey, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop batter into small rounds and fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and drizzle with extra honey butter before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Serve warm with honey butter or maple syrup.
- Use a mini muffin pan to bake instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg