Follow these steps, and you’ll have a batch of warm poppers ready to enjoy in no time:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. If you’re using cheese, gently fold it into the batter.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the poppers are still warm, brush them with the remaining melted butter for an extra touch of richness.
9. Let them cool slightly before serving, though in my house, they rarely last that long!