Description
Heavenly Honey Butter Cornbread Peppers are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, wrapped in vibrant bell peppers. These irresistible cornbread treats feature a soft, fluffy texture enveloped in a crisp pepper shell, making them perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Infused with honey and butter, each bite transports you to cherished memories while offering a comforting flavor that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds, placing them upright in the dish.
- In one bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt; in another bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, milk, and eggs.
- Combine both mixtures until just mixed; then fill each pepper with the batter until nearly full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg