Name: Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Popper Bites With Honey Chili Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 130g (1 cup) Yellow Cornmeal: Provides signature flavor and texture.; 120g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Adds structure to the cornbread.; 2 tsp Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light texture.; 0.5 tsp Baking Soda: Reacts with buttermilk for additional lift.; 0.5 tsp Salt: Enhances flavors.; 30g (2 tbsp) Melted Butter: Adds richness and moisture.; 240ml (1 cup) Buttermilk: Creates a tender and tangy cornbread.; 2 Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds structure.; 30g (2 tbsp) Honey: Adds subtle sweetness.; 100g (3.5 oz) Cheddar Cheese, Grated: Provides bold cheesy flavor.; 30g (2 tbsp) Cream Cheese, Softened: Adds creamy texture and tang.; 1 Jalapeño, Diced: Adds a kick of heat.; 1 tbsp Cilantro, Chopped (Optional): Adds fresh herbaceous flavor.; 30g (2 tbsp) Honey (for Glaze): Base for the sweet and spicy glaze.; 1 tsp Sriracha Sauce: Adds fiery kick to the glaze.; 1 tsp Lime Juice: Brightens the glaze.; 1 tbsp Toasted Corn Kernels: Provides a delightful crunch.; Pinch Cilantro Leaves, Chopped: Adds color and freshness.

Description

These Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Popper Bites are a delightful appetizer featuring a sweet and spicy honey chili glaze. They combine the comforting flavors of cornbread, cheddar, and jalapeño in a perfectly poppable form.

Ingredients

130g (1 cup) Yellow Cornmeal: Provides signature flavor and texture.
120g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Adds structure to the cornbread.
2 tsp Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light texture.
0.5 tsp Baking Soda: Reacts with buttermilk for additional lift.
0.5 tsp Salt: Enhances flavors.
30g (2 tbsp) Melted Butter: Adds richness and moisture.
240ml (1 cup) Buttermilk: Creates a tender and tangy cornbread.
2 Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds structure.
30g (2 tbsp) Honey: Adds subtle sweetness.
100g (3.5 oz) Cheddar Cheese, Grated: Provides bold cheesy flavor.
30g (2 tbsp) Cream Cheese, Softened: Adds creamy texture and tang.
1 Jalapeño, Diced: Adds a kick of heat.
1 tbsp Cilantro, Chopped (Optional): Adds fresh herbaceous flavor.
30g (2 tbsp) Honey (for Glaze): Base for the sweet and spicy glaze.
1 tsp Sriracha Sauce: Adds fiery kick to the glaze.
1 tsp Lime Juice: Brightens the glaze.
1 tbsp Toasted Corn Kernels: Provides a delightful crunch.
Pinch Cilantro Leaves, Chopped: Adds color and freshness.

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Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine melted butter, honey, eggs, and buttermilk; beat until smooth.
Combine Wet & Dry: Pour wet into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Prepare Cheese Filling: Mix cheddar, cream cheese, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Assemble Poppers: Spoon batter into muffin cups, add cheese filling, and top with more batter.
Bake to Perfection: Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
Make Honey Chili Glaze: Whisk honey, sriracha, and lime juice; warm until flavors meld.
Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle with glaze, sprinkle with corn kernels and cilantro.

Notes

For a milder heat, remove all seeds from the jalapeño. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough cornbread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg