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.

Mhamad Ziyad
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These were really good! I added some chopped jalapeƱos and they gave them a nice kick.


dino fluff
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I made these for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover corn.


Hope Luna
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These were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Kuma Mari
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These were a bit bland, but they were still good. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Jamshed Khan Jamshed Khan
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These were really good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Walter Rickman
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I've made these corn cakes several times and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nursey D
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These were delicious! I served them with maple syrup and butter and they were perfect.


Hopefulhope Hope
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These were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Md Haider
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These were really good! I added some chopped jalapeƱos and they gave them a nice kick.


Rita Carlson
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I made these for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover corn.


LSB RIDOY
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Chidubem Gospel
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These were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll add some more butter next time.


Lance Mireles
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These were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Md Aroz Ali
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These were so easy to make and they were so good! I'll definitely be making these again and again.


A 96
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! I'll definitely be making these again.


Sardar Ishtiaq
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These were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Udhab Budhathoki
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Easy and tasty! I made these for breakfast and they were a great way to start the day.


SSJ Reslin
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These were delicious! I used fresh corn from my garden and they were so sweet and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Michelle Russelburg
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I've made these corn cakes several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're light and fluffy, with a slightly sweet flavor. I like to serve them with maple syrup and butter.


guardianwings1
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These corn cakes were a hit! They were easy to make and had a great flavor. I added some chopped bacon and green onions, and they were even better.