Best 8 Calico Corn Pancakes Recipes

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Calico corn pancakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with a combination of cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, these pancakes have a slightly sweet flavor and a tender, fluffy texture. They are often served with butter, syrup, and your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or bacon. Whether you are a seasoned pancake pro or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips for making perfect calico corn pancakes every time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

IMPOSSIBLY EASY CALICO CORN AND BACON PIE



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Try 3 easy steps to get a savory pie in the oven. Use the do-ahead tip to get dinner on the table even quicker.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 can (7 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ or Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the crumbled cooked bacon for garnish. Sprinkle remaining bacon, the onion, bell pepper, corn and pimientos in pie plate.
  • In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients except sour cream until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with sour cream and reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SWEETCORN PANCAKES



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These easy, storecupboard sweetcorn pancakes are great for a late or weekend breakfast, or even an after school snack

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

a whole corn on the cob or a 330g can of sweetcorn , drained
2medium eggs
5 tbsp milk
25g butter , melted
85g self-raising flour
2 spring onions , finely chopped
4 tbsp sunflower oil , for shallow frying
4 tomatoes , cut in half
olive oil , for drizzling
8rashers good quality bacon , streaky or back
chilli sauce to serve

Steps:

  • First turn the grill on high. If using fresh corn, remove the husk and slice the kernels from the cob with a large sharp knife, then cook them in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and leave to cool while you whisk the eggs, milk and butter together. Whisk in the flour and a large pinch of salt until smooth, then mix in the corn (fresh or canned) and the spring onions.
  • Put the tomatoes cut-side up on a large baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay the bacon next to the tomatoes in a single file on the tray. Grill for 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and the bacon is crispy, turning the rashers over at half time.
  • While the bacon's crisping up, heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan. Add 4 large spoonfuls of the batter and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until the pancakes are puffed up and golden. Lift out on to a plate lined with kitchen paper and cook the remaining 4 pancakes. Bring to the table with a bottle of chilli sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium

CALICO CORN CAKES



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Served with salsa on the side, these fluffy corn cakes from our Test Kitchen make a fantastic side for nearly any main dish, especially those with southwestern flair. Try serving them with sour cream on the side, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, oregano, baking powder, cumin, egg and milk just until combined. Fold in the corn, pimientos and onion mixture., Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray; drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CALICO CORN PANCAKES



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Provided by Jim Fobel

Categories     Vegetable     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Fry     Thanksgiving     Bacon     Corn     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 16 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 16-ounce bag frozen corn, thawed, drained
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sliced pimientos, well drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Generous pinch of black pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Pour all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet into small bowl; reserve. Add corn to skillet; brown well, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water; boil until all liquid evaporates, stirring often. Transfer to large bowl; cool.
  • Mix bacon, pimientos and next 8 ingredients into corn mixture. Mix in whipping cream and egg yolks, then flour and baking powder. Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Stir 1/4 of egg whites into batter to lighten. Fold in remaining egg whites.
  • Heat large skillet over medium heat. Brush with some of reserved bacon drippings. Working in batches, spoon batter into skillet by 1/4 cupfuls; spread with back of spoon to form 3-inch pancakes. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side, brushing skillet with drippings as needed. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool; cover and chill. Rewarm on baking sheet in 350°F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.)

CALICO CORN BREAD DRESSING (TASTE OF HOME)



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This recipe serves a crowd, and I will post as written. I made a smaller version. Good Stuff. Recipe courtesy of 2009 Taste of Home Recipes.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h10m

Yield 58 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder plus 2 tsp baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
4 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil
4 lbs bulk pork sausage
5 cups water
8 cups sliced celery
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons dried minced garlic plus 1 1/2 tsp instant minced garlic
2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
24 slices white bread, cubed
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 bunches green onions, sliced
1/4 cup minced sliced parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and oil and stir into dry ingredients just until softened.
  • Pour the batter into 2 greased 13x9x2 inch pans.
  • Bake at 425 for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
  • In a soup kettle, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink and drain.
  • Stir in the water, celery, green peppers, garlic, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
  • In a very large bowl, crumble corn bread into 1/2 inch pieces. Stir in the white bread, broth, onions, and parsley.
  • Divide among 4 greased pans and cover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 362.4, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.6

CALICO CORN



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Make and share this Calico Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Corn

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 -2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 (16 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained (can use frozen corn...thawed)
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt, if needed to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium pot and sautee green onions in the butter until soft.
  • Add corn into pot with butter and onion and heat through.
  • Add pimientos, crumbled bacon and pepper.
  • Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 688.3, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 6

JORDAN'S CORNMEAL PANCAKES



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Named in honor of my brother-in-law who never cared much for anything homemade until he tried my cornmeal pancakes. This is a simple recipe for a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve with maple syrup and a tall glass of milk!

Provided by cyndib

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl with a fork.
  • Combine milk, egg, and oil in another bowl with a fork. Mix wet and dry ingredients together.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cup spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 251.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CALICO CORN SALSA



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"A friend gave me the recipe for this colorful salsa...and when I took it to a luncheon, everyone loved it," shares Jennifer Gardner of Sandy, Utah. Double the ingredients for larger gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn and peas. In a nonstick skillet, cook cumin and oregano in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Pour over corn mixture; stir to coat evenly. Stir in the beans, tomato and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, mustard, garlic and salt. Stir in cilantro. Pour over corn mixture and stir to coat. Serve with tortilla chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Top Culinary Secrets and Irrefrangible Summary

After embarking on this culinary journey, it's imperative to spotlight essential culinary techniques and encapsulate the culinary knowledge gleaned from these delectable creations.

  • Embrace Buttermilk's Culinary Prowess: Buttermilk bestows a velvety texture and tangy lift upon these pancakes, making it a staple in this recipe. Embrace buttermilk's transformative power to elevate your pancake-making endeavors.
  • Flour's Delicate Nuance: The harmonious marriage of all-purpose and cornmeal bestows a delightful balance of flavors and textures. This carefully curated combination ensures a light and fluffy interior enveloped by a crisp, golden-kissed crust.
  • Patience is a Culinary Virtue: Refrain from over-beating the batter. A gentle touch ensures light and fluffy pancakes instead of a flattened, disheartening result. This culinary endeavor calls for a deft hand and rhythmic stirring rather than an orchestra of vigorous beating.
  • Embrace the Culinary Canvas: A hot griddle is the culinary canvas upon which these culinary wonders are brought to life. Patience is a key ingredient; allow the griddle to pre-train to achieve even heat distribution, fostering uniform cooking and creating a golden-hued crust.

Conclusion: A Culinary Symphony

These delectable culinary creations are a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures, each ingredient contributing its unique voice to a cohesive culinary masterpiece. Embrace the transformative magic of buttermilk, the textural contrast between all-purpose and cornmeal, and the delightful dance of sweet and tangy flavors. Indulge in these culinary treasures and experience the joy of homemade breakfast bliss.

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