Description
Spicy cornbread poppers bring southern charm to appetizer tables with irresistible jalapeño-studded bites. Crisp exterior and creamy interior promise a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Poppers:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (80 grams) cornmeal
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons (55 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) creamed corn
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) butter, melted
Glaze and Garnish:
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- Fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375°F and coating a mini muffin pan with cooking spray for easy release.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by thoroughly whisking cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Develop the wet mixture by blending eggs, creamed corn, and melted butter in a separate container, ensuring smooth incorporation.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients gently, stirring until just combined to maintain a light, tender texture without overmixing.
- Distribute the batter evenly into mini muffin cups, filling each compartment approximately three-quarters full using a small ice cream scoop for consistent sizing.
- Bake the poppers for 16-18 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and confirming doneness by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean.
- While poppers are still warm, craft a luxurious glaze by whisking melted butter with honey, adding a subtle salt pinch if using unsalted butter.
- Transfer freshly baked poppers to a wire rack and delicately brush each with the honey butter glaze, optionally garnishing with finely chopped chives for a decorative and flavor-enhancing touch.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Texture by avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop gluten and create tough cornbread poppers.
- Make Gluten-Free by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Flavor Complexity by adding diced jalapeños or shredded cheese to the batter for an extra kick of taste and texture.
- Store Freshness by keeping poppers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg