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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 are easy to make and great for any meal.


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

  • These pancakes can be served with salsa, avocado, or any other toppings you prefer.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg