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Southern Cornbread Poppers Recipe


  • Author: Julia Walton
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 poppers

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

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the buttermilk and melted butter.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
  5. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chives.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer