Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful combination of crispy texture and sweet, buttery flavor that make for an irresistible snack or side dish. These golden-brown cornbread cubes are pan-seared to perfection and generously coated in a luscious honey butter glaze, giving them a mouthwatering finish. Topped with fresh thyme sprigs, these poppers not only taste incredible but also elevate any meal with their charming presentation. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely, then cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
- To make the honey butter glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in honey until combined.
- Sear cornbread cubes in a hot cast iron skillet until golden brown on all sides.
- Toss seared poppers in honey butter glaze and garnish with thyme before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg