These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are a delightful blend of sweet corn, cheddar cheese, and red bell pepper, topped with a honey butter drizzle.
Author:Olivia
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Southern
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup Cornmeal
1 cup All-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
1/4 cup Granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp Baking powder (ensure freshness)
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Buttermilk (or milk with vinegar)
2 large Large eggs (room temperature preferred)
1/2 cup Melted unsalted butter
1 cup Sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup Diced red bell pepper (or green bell pepper)
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
1/2 cup Honey
1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
1/4 cup Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix the dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Stir the wet ingredients: mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter in another bowl until smooth.
Combine both mixtures, stirring until just mixed; it’s okay if lumps remain.
Fold in the veggies and cheese: add corn, bell pepper, and cheddar to the batter.
Pour the batter into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare the honey butter by mixing honey and softened butter until creamy.
Serve warm, drizzling honey butter over the poppers and garnishing with parsley or cilantro.