Best 9 Zucchini Cornmeal Pancakes Recipes

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Zucchini cornmeal pancakes are a delicious and versatile breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to please the whole family. Made with fresh zucchini and cornmeal, these pancakes are moist, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. They are also a great way to use up leftover zucchini from your garden. Served with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit, zucchini cornmeal pancakes are a great way to start your day!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI CORN PANCAKES



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These easy pancakes are the perfect side dish or appetizer to any meal. And best of all, they don't even taste "healthy"!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound zucchini, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place grated zucchini in a colander over the sink. Add salt and gently toss to combine; let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, drain zucchini completely. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, corn, eggs, basil, oregano and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cheese and flour until well combined. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop tablespoons of batter for each pancake, flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI-CORNMEAL PANCAKES



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My mom has made these treasured family hotcakes for ages. Try them as a breakfast-for-dinner meal with fresh fruit, yogurt and honey on top. -Katherine Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Optional: Butter and maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in a colander to drain; squeeze well to remove excess liquid. Pat dry., Whisk flour, cheese, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and onion. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in zucchini., Lightly grease a griddle with cooking spray; preheat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. If desired, serve with butter and syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 24m

Yield 10 (3-inch) pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons grated red onion
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
6 to 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Unsalted butter and vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Grate the zucchini into a bowl using the large grating side of a box grater. Immediately stir in the onion and eggs. Stir in 6 tablespoons of the flour, the baking powder, salt, and pepper. (If the batter gets too thin from the liquid in the zucchini, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour.)
  • Heat a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan over medium heat and melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon oil together in the pan. When the butter is hot but not smoking, lower the heat to medium-low and drop heaping soup spoons of batter into the pan. Cook the pancakes about 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Place the pancakes on a sheet pan and keep warm in the oven. Wipe out the pan with a dry paper towel, add more butter and oil to the pan, and continue to fry the pancakes until all the batter is used. The pancakes can stay warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

ZUCCHINI BREAD PANCAKES



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When there is an abundance of zucchini in the peak of summer, one of the best uses is to turn it into a quick bread. We've taken that delicious baked good a step further and turned it into pancakes. The batter comes together quickly and you can feel good about eating zucchini for breakfast. Make sure you wring out as much water from the shredded zucchini as possible to prevent the pancakes from getting soggy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup walnuts
1 large zucchini (about 12 ounces)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
Vegetable oil, for the skillet
Salted butter, for serving
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Spread the walnuts in a single layer on another rimmed baking sheet. Bake, shaking halfway through, until toasted and fragrant, about 35 minutes. Let cool, then chop. Do not turn off the oven.
  • Meanwhile, line a medium bowl with a kitchen towel. Grate the zucchini in a food processor using the grater attachment to yield 2 cups (see Cook's Note). Transfer the grated zucchini to the towel-lined bowl and gather the sides to make a bundle. Squeeze out as much liquid from the zucchini as possible. Discard the liquid and set the zucchini aside.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and kosher salt in another medium bowl.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla and egg in a large bowl. Stir in the grated zucchini. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil. Ladle 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet to make a pancake (the batter is fairly thick, so you may need to spread it a bit). Make 1 or 2 more pancakes, taking care to space them apart evenly. Cook until the edges begin to brown and bubbles break the surface of the pancakes, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to prepared rack and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
  • Serve the pancakes warm with salted butter, the toasted chopped walnuts and maple syrup.

CORNMEAL PANCAKES



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I like to joke that these pancakes are so light, you have to hold them down! When we have a chance, we make them with freshly ground cornmeal bought at local festivals. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
Pancake syrup

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles on top begin to pop; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



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This is a great vegetarian pancake, easy to make and is delicious. This recipe was passed to my Mother over 100 years ago and has been a favorite of the families.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 16 pancakes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups finely shredded fresh zucchini (, 2 - 8-inch zucchini required)
4 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup melted butter (, for rub) or 1/4 cup melted margarine (, for rub)

Steps:

  • Wash and shred zucchini on a fine shredder (DO NOT PEEL).
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs; add shredded zucchini and mix well using a fork.
  • Add flour, sugar, salt and olive oil and stir well to blend.
  • Finally, add baking powder and mix using a spoon (Batter consistency should be like heavy whipping cream).
  • Preheat griddle to 425- 450°F.
  • If using a heavy duty frying pan, heat to medium-high heat; adjust heat if necessary.
  • Rub grill or frying pan with oil before cooking each batch of pancakes.
  • Spoon batter onto hot griddle (about 2 tablespoons for each pancake).
  • Cook until bubbles on the top of the pancake almost stop, about 1 1/2 minutes; turn pancake over and continue to cook for another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until pancakes are done.
  • When done, rub pancakes with melted butter and place in a preheated 250 F oven to keep warm until the remainder are cooked, or serve immediately.
  • Serve with your choice of jams or syrups.
  • Also very good with sour cream or yogurt along with your choice of jams or syrups, or you can eat them just plain.
  • These pancakes are delicious for breakfast, brunch or just as a snack anytime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 216.5, Sodium 831.7, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.6

GRATED ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



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My family loves these pancakes! I serve them as a side dish when we're having chicken, steak or pork chops. I don't remember where I got this recipe - I've been making these pancakes for about 20 years.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
butter

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, except butter, in order listed.
  • Heat butter, 1 T.
  • for each batch of pancakes, in a large skillet or griddle.
  • Pour 1/4 C.
  • batter into skillet, cook until light brown, flip and cook the second side.
  • Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI BREAD PANCAKES



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I love zucchini, and it's always fun to find new ways to use it. I added my favorite zucchini bread ingredients, cinnamon and vanilla, to a fluffy pancake recipe! If you like nuts in your quick breads, you may try adding 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to your batter.

Provided by Tammy Lynn

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded zucchini
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Add lemon juice to a cup of milk. Set aside until milk starts to curdle, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Pour in curdled milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir with a spoon or whisk until the batter is just combined. Add shredded zucchini and mix until well incorporated.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 617.4 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

ZUCCHINI-PARMESAN PANCAKES



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Karen Bernhardt Toolan of Clifford Township, Pennsylvania, sent us this recipe for her twist on potato pancakes. She says, "These are great as a side dish at dinner, with fried eggs for breakfast, or as an appetizer with sour cream for dipping." Matzo meal, easy to find around Passover, makes them nice and crisp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds zucchini (about 3)
1 pound russet potatoes (about 2), peeled
1 medium onion
3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup)
6 tablespoons matzo meal
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Using the large holes of a box grater, shred zucchini, potatoes, and onion onto a clean dish towel; squeeze out excess liquid. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in parsley, Parmesan, matzo meal, dill, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, eggs, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. In batches, drop mounds of zucchini mixture (2 tablespoons each) into skillet; flatten with a spatula and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6 minutes total, flipping once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and serve warm with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini for the best flavor and texture. Grating the zucchini helps release its moisture, which makes for a tender pancake.
  • Be sure to squeeze out the excess moisture from the grated zucchini. This will help prevent the pancakes from becoming soggy.
  • Use a non-stick skillet or griddle to cook the pancakes. This will help prevent them from sticking and burning.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning the outsides.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include butter, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Zucchini cornmeal pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. They're packed with flavor and nutrients, and they're a great way to use up leftover zucchini. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a stack of fluffy, golden brown pancakes that are sure to please everyone at the table.

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