Description
Bring Southern charm to your table with these golden, crispy Southern Cornbread Poppers. Perfect for quick breakfasts, easy dinners, or savory snacks, they deliver rich cornmeal flavor in a delightful mini muffin size. Whether you’re serving them alongside chili, packing them in lunchboxes, or prepping for a weekend gathering, these poppers offer that classic down-home comfort in every bite. Their crispy edges and buttery soft centers are impossible to resist—a true Southern staple reimagined into poppable treats.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Fresh chives, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the buttermilk and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer