Description
These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, fried to golden perfection and served with a sweet honey butter dipping sauce. Perfect as a party appetizer or a tasty snack!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
For Frying:
- Oil for frying
For Honey Butter:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, honey, melted butter, and egg until combined. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just mixed. Fold in shredded cheese if using.
- Frying: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of batter and fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Honey Butter: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon honey for the dipping sauce. Serve poppers warm with honey butter.
Notes
- For spicier poppers, add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeños to the batter.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
