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Cheesy Cornbread Sizzle Pops

Cheesy Cornbread Sizzle Pops

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 10 Total Time: 55 mins Difficulty: Beginner Family Friendly Family Friendly Quick Cook Quick Cook Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.
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The perfect marriage of cheesy cornbread and juicy sausage in a spicy-sweet coat.

When Cumberland sausage meat from Village Butchers landed on my doorstep, the easy option was sausage rolls. But where’s the fun in the obvious? I channelled my inner mad scientist and created Cheesy Cornbread Sizzle Pops – a saucy love child of sausage meat and cornbread, jazzed up with a rub that hits harder than a mule. Perfect for BBQs or as a finger-lickin’ snack, these little pops pack massive flavour in every bite. Get ready to wow your mates – they’re simple, epic, and addictive!

Cheesy Cornbread Sizzle Pops

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Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 160  C Servings: 10 Estimated Cost: £ 10 Calories: Approximately 120 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: , Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Family Friendly Family Friendly Quick Cook Quick Cook Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.

Ingredients

For the Cornbread Mix:

For the Sizzle Pops:

For the Rub:

Garnish and Extras:

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cornbread Mix:

    Combine cornmeal, plain flour, sugar (if using), baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix well to create your cornbread base.

  2. Mix the Rub:

    In a separate bowl, blend the rub ingredients. This will coat the pops with a sweet and spicy punch.

  3. Combine Sausage and Cornbread:

    In a large bowl, mix the sausage meat, prepared cornbread mix, and grated cheddar. Sprinkle in the rub and knead until evenly combined.

  4. Shape the Pops:

    Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized pops. Aim for about 25-30 balls.

  5. Cook the Pops:

    Preheat your Ninja Woodfire to 160°C (320°F). Arrange the pops evenly on a baking tray or grill rack. Cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

  6. Garnish and Serve:

    Sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley for a fresh finish. Serve warm with your favourite dipping sauce for extra flavour.

Equipment

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Note

Spice Adjustments: Reduce cayenne for a milder rub or swap with chilli powder for a smokier heat.

Optional Smoking: For an extra flavour kick, add wood pellets to your Ninja Woodfire and lightly smoke the pops before serving.

Party Prep: These can be made ahead of time and reheated on the grill. Perfect for entertaining!

Keywords: cornbread pops, cheesy sausage balls, BBQ snack, sausage appetizers, sweet and spicy rub
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A special shout to the FOUNDERS who stepped up early and got behind this from day one. That kind of support means a lot. Not just for FOURGE, but for everything we’re building around it.

We can’t wait to get your boxes out to you shortly. We’re just waiting on a couple of final bits to arrive because we want these to be perfect. No rushing. No cutting corners. Just making sure everything lands exactly how it should.

The Founders Wall has already been updated, so if you’ve jumped in, go have a look here:

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You can see the box here:

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And another big thank you to everyone who’s been backing the first rub collection too — we’re seriously grateful for that support. It’s brilliant to see people already cooking with it and getting behind what we’re building from the start.

We’ve got so much more planned.

This is only the start.

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Massive thank you to everyone who’s backed the @fourge.bbq Founders Box so far. The support has been incredible. A special shout to the FOUNDERS who stepped up early and got behind this from day one. That kind of support means a lot. Not just for FOURGE, but for everything we’re building around it. We can’t wait to get your boxes out to you shortly. We’re just waiting on a couple of final bits to arrive because we want these to be perfect. No rushing. No cutting corners. Just making sure everything lands exactly how it should. The Founders Wall has already been updated, so if you’ve jumped in, go have a look here: https://www.fourge.uk/story/founders/ And if you’ve been thinking about it, the Founders Box is a true limited run. There will only ever be 50. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. You can see the box here: https://www.fourge.uk/product/founders-box/ And another big thank you to everyone who’s been backing the first rub collection too — we’re seriously grateful for that support. It’s brilliant to see people already cooking with it and getting behind what we’re building from the start. We’ve got so much more planned. This is only the start.

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🔥 WE’RE LIVE 🔥 www.fourge.uk It’s official. FOURGE is live. From four lads with an idea . . . To a registered company. Rubs crafted and manufactured. Merch designed. Festivals booked. Foundations built. And this is only the beginning. On the site right now: 🔥 Our story 🔥 Events (with a sneak peek menu) 🔥 The Journal 🔥 The Shop — our first rub collection, merch and a couple of bundles to get you started But make no mistake . . . We’re already working on a serious range of products behind the scenes. Every order fuels Pass The Flame. Every step pushes UK BBQ forward. Go have a look. Back it if you believe in it. United by Flame. Andy, Ben, Liam & Lee #Fourge #UnitedByFlame #UKBBQ

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For the past few days I’ve been glued to the forecast like some obsessed weather nerd . . . Low cloud. Wind. Rain. Cancelled. Cancelled. Cancelled. But today . . . blue skies 😎 Being half term, I grabbed my two youngest and headed straight for the fence line with cautious optimism . . . And boom 💥 First display @raf_typhoondisplayteam practice of the season, and it did NOT disappoint. Huge moment seeing DRAGON01 tear up the Lincolnshire sky 🔥 Flight Lieutenant Tom Nation absolutely sending it. Some things are just worth the wait. ✈️🇬🇧 #TyphoonDisplayTeam #RAF #DRAGON01 #HalfTermWin

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After all . . . I did build it myself 😅

Meaty spare ribs from @thecateringbutcher coated in @harry_js_bbq Smoky Cola rub. Couple of hours in the smoke, wrapped in butter, sugar and honey, then finished off with a sticky glaze.

All while standing out there in the snow of all things ❄️🔥

Disclaimer: The FlexFlame was sent to me by @ninjakitchenuk and I’ll be creating some official content with it very soon.

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47 today . . . Perfect excuse to chuck a rack of ribs on and get stuck in for a cheeky little birthday treat. Back in 2024 Ninja flew me out to Nashville for the US launch of the FlexFlame, and it’s only just properly landed here in the UK. So today wasn’t about polished content — it was about getting familiar with it again and making sure everything’s running sweet. After all . . . I did build it myself 😅 Meaty spare ribs from @thecateringbutcher coated in @harry_js_bbq Smoky Cola rub. Couple of hours in the smoke, wrapped in butter, sugar and honey, then finished off with a sticky glaze. All while standing out there in the snow of all things ❄️🔥 Disclaimer: The FlexFlame was sent to me by @ninjakitchenuk and I’ll be creating some official content with it very soon.

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🔥 The 2026 UK BBQ Events Calendar is Heating Up! 🔥 The calendar’s been live for a few weeks now – but I’ve just dropped a bunch of cracking new events in there… and let me tell ya, BBQ season is looking like it’s kicking off with a bang in March! 💥🔥 From epic meat-ups to demo days and smoke-filled festivals – there’s already a solid lineup to get your tongs twitching. 🗓️ Free interactive calendar 📱 Subscribe straight to your phone 📍 Find it in The Smoke & Sear HUB 💡 Maps, tickets, details, it’s all there I’m adding events as fast as they’re announced – or when you lot shout about ’em. So let me know what you’re buzzing for… or tag someone running an event I’ve missed. 👇 Which BBQ event are YOU most hyped for this year? 🔥 Drop it in the comments ♻️ Repost to help this reach more of the BBQ fam 📬 Let’s make this the go-to calendar for UK BBQ in 2026 Let’s grow the scene together. More smoke, more fire, more community. 🔥🇬🇧 👉 [Link in bio]

You’ll have seen @fourge.bbq pop up yesterday.

I wanted to take a moment to explain what that means for me — and for Smoke & Sear.

Smoke & Sear didn’t start as a plan or a brand. It started when I invested in my first smoker and fell headfirst into outdoor cooking. Along the way, I discovered a growing, supportive BBQ community on Instagram — people sharing knowledge, encouraging each other, and genuinely wanting to see the UK BBQ scene grow.

I loved it.

From that point on, Smoke & Sear became my way of giving something back. Sharing what I was learning, being honest about the wins and the mistakes, testing gear, highlighting good people, and doing my small bit to help grow UK BBQ in a positive way.

That’s never changed.

Smoke & Sear is still me. Still community-first. Still about learning, sharing, and supporting where I can.

But being one person, there’s only so much reach you can have on your own.

Being part of @fourge.bbq opens that up.

FOURGE is a separate venture built with three mates — bigger in scope, broader in ambition, and built to do things I simply couldn’t do solo. Cooking at events, building products, creating experiences, and pushing UK BBQ forward in a different way.

What matters most to me is that the values stay the same.
Supporting the community. Sharing knowledge. Bringing people together over fire and food.

Smoke & Sear continues exactly as it is.

FOURGE is the next chapter alongside it.

I’m genuinely excited about what’s coming — and if you’ve ever backed what I’ve been building here, I’d love your support over at @fourge.bbq too.

Let’s see how far we can take this 🔥

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You’ll have seen @fourge.bbq pop up yesterday. I wanted to take a moment to explain what that means for me — and for Smoke & Sear. Smoke & Sear didn’t start as a plan or a brand. It started when I invested in my first smoker and fell headfirst into outdoor cooking. Along the way, I discovered a growing, supportive BBQ community on Instagram — people sharing knowledge, encouraging each other, and genuinely wanting to see the UK BBQ scene grow. I loved it. From that point on, Smoke & Sear became my way of giving something back. Sharing what I was learning, being honest about the wins and the mistakes, testing gear, highlighting good people, and doing my small bit to help grow UK BBQ in a positive way. That’s never changed. Smoke & Sear is still me. Still community-first. Still about learning, sharing, and supporting where I can. But being one person, there’s only so much reach you can have on your own. Being part of @fourge.bbq opens that up. FOURGE is a separate venture built with three mates — bigger in scope, broader in ambition, and built to do things I simply couldn’t do solo. Cooking at events, building products, creating experiences, and pushing UK BBQ forward in a different way. What matters most to me is that the values stay the same. Supporting the community. Sharing knowledge. Bringing people together over fire and food. Smoke & Sear continues exactly as it is. FOURGE is the next chapter alongside it. I’m genuinely excited about what’s coming — and if you’ve ever backed what I’ve been building here, I’d love your support over at @fourge.bbq too. Let’s see how far we can take this 🔥