Description

These Southern-Style Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers are golden brown, flavor-packed bites perfect for any gathering. A mix of sweet honey, creamy buttermilk, colorful peppers, and crispy crust makes these poppers a standout. Serve them with dips or enjoy as a comforting side.

Ingredients

1 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp honey

4 tbsp melted butter (plus more for brushing)

1 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1/3 cup diced red bell pepper

1/3 cup diced green bell pepper

1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Vegetable oil or butter (for frying)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey.
Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in diced bell peppers and jalapeño. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium with oil or butter.
Drop spoonfuls of batter into skillet. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Brush with honey butter and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizers