Best 6 Savory Corn Griddle Cakes Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast and brunch favorites, savory corn griddle cakes, also known as cornmeal pancakes, reign supreme. These delectable treats are crafted with a symphony of cornmeal, eggs, milk, and an array of seasonings, resulting in a crispy exterior and a fluffy, tender interior. Served piping hot with a drizzle of butter and a dollop of tangy syrup, they become a culinary masterpiece that awakens the senses. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, a cozy weekend brunch, or simply seeking a quick and satisfying meal, savory corn griddle cakes are the perfect choice, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will surely leave you craving more.

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CORN GRIDDLE CAKES



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This recipe is a cross between South American arepas and traditional pancakes. They make a great side with barbecued meats, or they can be served with butter and honey at breakfast. These cakes can be made ahead and reheated in a 400° oven. Source: Chef Adam Perry Lang

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 20 4 inch cakes, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup canned creamed corn
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup corn kernel, thawed if frozen
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
softened butter and honey, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°. In a blender, combine the buttermilk, heavy cream, creamed corn, whole eggs, egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of the oil and puree.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the cornmeal with the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Slowly stir in the wet ingredients and fold in the scallions, corn kernels and jalapeño. Do not overmix; there should be a few lumps.
  • Heat a large cast iron griddle or skillet. Add 1/2 tablespoon of the vegetable oil until shimmering. Spoon three 1/3 cup portions of the batter into the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until starting to brown around the edges, about 1 minute. Add 1 teaspoon of the butter to the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface of the cakes, about 2 minutes. Flip the cakes and cook until browned on the second side. Transfer them to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining oil, batter and butter. Serve the corn cakes hot, with butter and honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 557.5, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.4

SWEET CORN GRIDDLE CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 12 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup cornmeal
12 ounces all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
4 ounces butter, melted and cooled
Vegetable oil, for cooking

Steps:

  • Combine the eggs, sugar and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and mix until combined.
  • Whisk the buttermilk, milk, and yogurt in a separate bowl until combined.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and baking powder in another bowl and mix with a fork until combined.
  • Add the buttermilk mixture to the egg mixture and mix until combined. Remove from the stand mixer and fold the flour mixture in by hand, followed by the melted butter, until combined.
  • Heat a griddle (or skillet) with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil until hot.
  • Portion out 1/4 cup of the batter and cook until bubbles form over the griddle cake, then flip and cook until dry. Repeat with the remaining batter.

CORNCAKES ON THE GRIDDLE



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This early-American dish is wonderfully simple and absolutely delicious. I learned to make it while working in a living history museum. Back when ovens were rare and most cooking was done directly over the fire bread came almost exclusively from professional bakers located in towns and cities. But women at home made a wide variety of griddle cakes as staple foods. Try a little edible history today. They go well with any meal where you might serve cornbread. Tip -- they are particularly handy when camping or even when grilling out because you can make them on your gas grill's side burner while tending to the steaks, burgers, or brats. Note -- In light of a few of the early reviews I would like to emphasize that these are not pancakes and will not have a fluffy, pancake texture. They are the hearty staple food of pioneer hunters, trappers, and farmers and are as different from a pancake as a black, peasant rye bread is different from Wonder bread. :)

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 20-30 cakes depending on size

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cornmeal
1 cup unbleached white flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 eggs
2 1/2-3 cups milk
butter

Steps:

  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. It will be particularly convenient if you have one of those 2 quart measuring cups with the pour spout.
  • Beat the eggs into the milk or buttermilk.
  • Mix the milk-egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture. I find that a fork is a better tool than a spoon for this.
  • Note -- the batter will be a bit thicker than ordinary pancake batter but should still pour. Different types of cornmeal will make a thicker or thinner batter and it may thicken on standing as you cook -- making it hard to get the centers of the later batches done. Add more milk a little at a time if necessary.
  • Heat your griddle medium to medium-high. Butter it lighly and pour out batter to make cakes 3-4 inches across.
  • Cook until bubbles appear in the upper surface and the bottom is nicely browned. Turn and cook until the bottom is brown and the cake is cooked through. Reduce heat and/or add more milk to the batter if the centers aren't cooked before the outsides threaten to burn.
  • Butter the griddle very lightly between batches --just enough to prevent sticking and encourage browning but not enough to give them a fried texture.
  • Serve with butter, jelly, apple butter, or other favorite bread spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 91.7, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.3

CORNMEAL GRIDDLE CAKES



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Very simple to make and very filling. The cornmeal griddle cakes are great with just butter and maple syrup or you can try them with flavored syrup. Strawberry is very good with this recipe as well.

Provided by somocdl

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 19m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups cornmeal
1 cup boiling water
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 ½ cups milk
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Pour cornmeal into a large bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, sugar, melted butter, baking powder, and salt. Mix in milk and egg until batter is smooth.
  • Heat a lightly greased griddle over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the griddle and cook until edges are dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 707.6 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

GRIDDLE CORN CAKES



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"This is a downsized version of a recipe that belonged to my husband's mother and has been in their family for 80 years," shares Myrna Gerson of Staten Island, New York. "My husband and I got married 30 years ago, and I've been making these griddle cakes ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, corn, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot nonstick griddle. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SALSA CORN CAKES



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This recipe is super with fresh or canned corn. I whip up these patties to serve alongside nachos or tacos on hot summer evenings. The salsa is subtle but adds flavor. -Lisa Boettcher, Rosebush, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup salsa, drained
1/4 cup minced green onions
Sour cream and additional salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add the eggs and mix well. Beat in the milk until smooth. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; stir into cream cheese mixture just until moistened. Fold in the corn, salsa and onions. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls into a large greased cast-iron skillet or hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until the second side is golden brown. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, sweet corn for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Add some chopped green onions, red peppers, or jalapeños to the batter for a little extra flavor and color.
  • Serve the corn griddle cakes with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or salsa.
  • These corn griddle cakes can also be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion:

Savory corn griddle cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast, lunch, or dinner option. They're perfect for using up leftover corn, and they can be customized to your liking with different toppings and fillings. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give these corn griddle cakes a try!

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