Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers
Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are bite-sized, golden-baked mini cornbreads brushed with a sweet and buttery honey glaze. Perfect as a side, snack, or appetizer, they offer a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and fluffy textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18-24 mini poppers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 box cornbread mix (or homemade equivalent)
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup honey (optional)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for glaze)
Pinch of salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or popper pan.
- In a large bowl, mix cornbread mix with milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey (if using) until smooth.
- Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, honey, cinnamon (if using), and salt for the glaze.
- While the poppers are still warm, brush the tops generously with the honey butter glaze.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Add cheddar cheese or jalapeños to the batter for a savory or spicy variation.
Use homemade cornbread batter if preferred—just adjust for yield.
Brush glaze just before serving for best texture and flavor.
To make gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free cornbread mix.
Substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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