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Corn Pancakes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious corn pancakes that can be served with various toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups sweet corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
  • ¼ cup precooked cornmeal or masa harina
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or queso de mano

Instructions

  1. In a blender, add the corn, milk, cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Blend until mostly smooth but with slight texture remaining.
  2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  3. Spoon ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter onto the skillet, spreading it into a 5–6 inch circle.
  4. Cook for 3–5 minutes until the bottom is golden and edges are firm.
  5. Flip and cook the other side for 2–4 minutes.
  6. Add cheese to one half of the pancake, fold over, and let the cheese melt for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or fillings.

Notes

  • For a sweeter pancake, add more sugar to taste.
  • Try serving with sour cream or avocado as toppings.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg