Description
Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are crispy-edged, bite-sized cubes of golden cornbread, finished with a warm honey butter glaze. Perfect as a party appetizer, side dish, or snack, they deliver the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and buttery richness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium grind)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for searing)
- 2 tbsp honey (plus more for glaze)
- Optional: 1/4 tsp chili flakes or smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Additional 2 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp honey (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and optional chili flakes or paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.
- Pour batter into baking dish and smooth the top. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool completely, then cut into 1.5-inch cubes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear each cube in butter until golden on all sides.
- Mix 2 tbsp melted butter with 1 tbsp honey. Brush over warm poppers.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and a pinch of flaky salt if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes