Description
Savory Cornbread Poppers deliver a delightful Southern twist on classic appetizers, blending spicy jalapeños with golden, cheesy cornbread. Crispy edges and creamy centers make these bite-sized delights perfect for game day or casual gatherings you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup cornmeal
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons
- 3 eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup creamed corn
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- Fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking station by heating the oven to 375°F and generously coating a mini muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by thoroughly whisking together cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Craft a wet mixture by blending eggs, creamed corn, and melted butter until smoothly incorporated, creating a rich and cohesive liquid base.
- Gently merge the wet and dry ingredients, folding them together with minimal stirring to maintain a tender texture and prevent tough poppers.
- Carefully distribute the batter into mini muffin cups, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full using a small ice cream scoop for uniform sizing.
- Bake the poppers in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and checking doneness with a toothpick that emerges clean when inserted.
- While poppers are still warm, craft a luxurious glaze by whisking melted butter with honey, adding a delicate pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
- Transfer the freshly baked poppers to a wire cooling rack and generously brush with the honey butter glaze, creating a glistening, sweet finish.
- Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives over the glazed poppers for a vibrant, herbaceous garnish that adds visual appeal and subtle flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap cornmeal for gluten-free cornmeal to make these poppers suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar amount or use a sugar substitute like stevia for a lower-sugar version that’s diabetic-friendly.
- Add diced jalapeños or green chiles to the batter for a spicy kick that transforms these poppers into a zesty appetizer.
- Experiment with different herbs like rosemary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg