Best 2 Skillet Corn Cakes Recipes

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Skillet corn cakes, also known as corn fritters, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This classic recipe has been passed down for generations, originating from Native American cuisine, and is a popular way to use fresh or frozen corn. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a hearty and comforting dish, skillet corn cakes are sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

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SKILLET CORN CAKES



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings or 8 corn cakes

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 cups fresh or frozen corn off the cob
1 cup unsalted butter , softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup masa harina
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing skillet
Tomatillo Guacamole, recipe follows
Mango Salsa, recipe follows
Corn Cake Variations, recipes follow
6 to 8 tomatillos, husked and coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, coarsely chopped with seeds
2 cloves garlic, smashed and quartered
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced mango
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced Serrano chile
Zest and juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Add 2 cups of the corn to a food processor and puree. Combine the pureed corn with the softened butter, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  • Stir in the masa harina, and flour, and mix until blended. Fold in the remaining corn kernels.
  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Drop 1/2 cup portions of the batter into the hot skillet forming patties. Cook until the cakes are golden brown on one side, and flip over. Continue cooking until the cakes are cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve the corn cakes as they are, or adorned with shredded cabbage, tomatillo guacamole, sour cream, and mango salsa.
  • To make guacamole:
  • Combine the tomatillos, cilantro, avocado, onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined.
  • To make salsa:
  • Combine the mango, tomatoes, minced onion, cilantro, chile, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Allow the flavors to macerate. Serve as a garnish for the cumin seared scallop tacos.
  • Corn Cake Variations:
  • Bacon Corn Cakes: Add 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon to the batter just before cooking.
  • Green Chile Corn Cakes: Add 1/4 cup chopped green chiles to the batter just before cooking.
  • Cumin-Spiced Corn Cakes: Add 2 teaspoons ground cumin to the batter just before cooking.

SKILLET CORN CAKES



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Make and share this Skillet Corn Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 8 corn cakes

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 cups fresh corn, off the cob (or frozen)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup masa harina
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing skillet
tomatillo guacamole, recipe follows
mango salsa, recipe follows
6 -8 tomatillos, husked and coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, coarsely chopped with seeds
2 garlic cloves, smashed and quartered
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced mango
1/2 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons minced onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced serrano chilies
lime, juice and zest of

Steps:

  • Add 2 cups of the corn to a food processor and puree. Combine the pureed corn with the softened butter, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  • Stir in the masa harina, and flour, and mix until blended. Fold in the remaining corn kernels.
  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Drop 1/2 cup portions of the batter into the hot skillet forming patties. Cook until the cakes are golden brown on one side, and flip over. Continue cooking until the cakes are cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve the corn cakes as they are, or adorned with shredded cabbage, Tomatillo Guacamole, sour cream, and Mango Salsa.
  • Tomatillo Guacamole:.
  • Combine the tomatillos, cilantro, avocado, onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined.
  • Mango Salsa:.
  • Combine the mango, tomatoes, minced onion, cilantro, chile, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Allow the flavors to macerate. Serve as a garnish for the cumin seared scallop tacos.
  • Corn Cake Variations:.
  • Bacon Corn Cakes:.
  • Add 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon to the batter just before cooking.
  • Green Chile Corn Cakes:.
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped green chiles to the batter just before cooking.
  • Cumin-Spiced Corn Cakes:.
  • Add 2 teaspoons ground cumin to the batter just before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 64.8, Sodium 590.7, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 14.3, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn: Fresh corn is sweeter and has a better flavor than frozen or canned corn. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixed batter will make the corn cakes tough. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Cook the corn cakes over medium heat: Medium heat will help the corn cakes cook evenly without burning.
  • Flip the corn cakes only once: Flipping the corn cakes too often will make them break apart. Flip them once, when the edges are golden brown and bubbles start to form on the surface.
  • Serve the corn cakes hot: Corn cakes are best served hot, with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Corn cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize them to your liking. With the right ingredients and a little bit of care, you can make perfect corn cakes every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give corn cakes a try!

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