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Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers – Sweet, Savory & Irresistible!

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These Southern Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a sweet and savory treat that combines the crumbly richness of cornbread with the smooth sweetness of honey butter. Baked in bite-sized portions, they’re perfect for snacks, sides, or party platters. With simple pantry staples and optional mix-ins like chicken ham or jalapeños, these poppers are easy to customize and always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk (or buttermilk)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped chicken ham (optional)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)

For brushing:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and honey. Stir until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in sweet corn, chopped chicken ham (if using), and jalapeños (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
  6. Spoon the batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While warm, brush each popper with the melted honey butter mixture.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For added richness, substitute milk with buttermilk.

To keep it mild, omit jalapeños entirely.

Chicken ham can be swapped with finely chopped turkey bacon.

These poppers are best served warm but stay soft at room temperature.

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