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Corn Pancakes


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious corn pancakes made with fresh, frozen, or canned corn, perfect for breakfast or snack time.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal or masarepa
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
  • 1 cup queso de mano or mozzarella cheese (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Add corn, cornmeal, milk, sugar, and salt into a blender. Blend until thick but still slightly chunky.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of batter onto the skillet, spread into a circle, and cook for 3–5 minutes until golden.
  4. Flip the pancake and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes.
  5. Place cheese on one half and fold the pancake over. Cook 1 more minute until cheese melts.
  6. Remove from pan and repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot.

Notes

  • These pancakes can be served with salsa or sour cream if desired.
  • Adjust the thickness of the batter by adding more milk if needed.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg