**Corn Cakes: A Delightful Culinary Experience**
Corn cakes, also known as corn fritters, are a delectable breakfast or brunch dish that delights taste buds with their crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior. Originating from Native American cuisine, these golden-brown gems are a staple in many cultures worldwide. Made from fresh corn kernels, flour, eggs, and seasonings, corn cakes offer a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. This versatile dish can be customized with various additions such as cheese, bacon, or vegetables, catering to diverse preferences. Whether you prefer them savory or sweet, corn cakes are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Accompanied by syrup, butter, or your favorite condiments, these cornmeal pancakes promise a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving more. Dive into the recipes within this article to discover the secrets of crafting perfect corn cakes that will elevate your next meal.
FRESH CORN CAKES
Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes-in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I made for my husband. For dinner, they're nice with fresh fruit salad and ham. They're also great with breakfast sausage and orange juice. Tom works for the highway department on Mount Hood, and we live at its base. Our children are 19, 16 and 13.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 20 pancakes.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; blend in milk and butter. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just mixed. (Batter may be slightly lumpy). , Stir in the corn, green onions, red pepper and green chilies; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. , For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on tops of cakes. Cook second side until golden brown. Serve immediately with syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CORN CAKES
Make and share this Corn Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by James Craig
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine corn, onion, milk, with the beaten egg in a bowl.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add corn mixture and mix just enough to moisten.
- Drop, by 1/4 cupfuls, onto a lightly greased griddle and fry until golden brown on both sides.
GRIDDLE CORN CAKES
"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
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
BUTTERMILK CHEDDAR CORN CAKES
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the wet ingredients.
- Whisk together the egg and buttermilk in a large mixing bowl. While whisking, pour in the melted butter and stir until combined. Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined. (Be sure not to overwork the batter.) Fold in the Cheddar, corn, if using, and chives.
- Place the skillet over medium heat and add enough butter to coat the bottom. Ladle about 1/2 cup batter into the pan, spreading gently to form a thick circle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip over and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Melt a small pat of butter in the skillet in between each batch (this will help the corn cakes rise). Serve immediately, with more butter and maple syrup, if desired.
SWEET CORN GRIDDLE CAKES
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 12 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
MEXICAN CORN CAKES
Cotija, also known as queso anejado, is a crumbly, aged white cheese; look for it in specialty food stores or Latin markets. Feta cheese can be used in its place. Serve with Ponzu-Braised Chicken or our Spiced Shredded Pork.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together masa harina, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in cheese and corn kernels. Add water, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until mixture holds together.
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, scoop a heaping 1/3 cup mixture, and use your hands to shape into a patty, about 1/3 inch thick. Repeat with remaining mixture, forming 8 patties.
- Working in batches of 4, fry patties, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. If pan becomes dry, add 2 tablespoons oil for second batch. Cover patties with foil to keep warm, up to 30 minutes.
SHRIMP CORN CAKES WITH SOY MAYO
Feel free to add hot sauce to the dip that accompanies these savory corn cakes. -Katty Chiong, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen (2/3 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and chill until serving., In a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, cook and stir onion in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turns pink. Remove from the heat. , In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix the corn, egg and shrimp mixture; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Wipe cast iron skillet clean with paper towels; heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. In batches, drop corn mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into oil; fry until golden brown, 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
AREPAS (CORN GRIDDLE CAKES)
A popular snack in Columbia, Venezuela, Panama and many other Hispanic countries. Serve with toppings such as cheese, salsa, cream cheese, and butter. I choose to melt cheese on mine during the cooking process, which makes them extra yummy!
Provided by Jennifer M
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes Whole Grain Pancake Recipes
Time 16m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine water, cornmeal, and salt in a bowl. Mix together and let sit until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Form dough into patties about 5 inches across and 1/2-inch thick.
- Coat a griddle with butter. Cook patties, one at a time, over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 302.7 mg
SWEET CORN TAMALE CAKES THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
I am so glad everyone loves these as much as I do! I have made a few changes to clarify how to prepare them to look like the cheesecake factory, but as everyone has found out, being pretty doesn't effect the taste! Thank you again everyone!! I know this seems like a really hard recipe but it really isnt, alot of the ingriedients are used more than once. I usually make it by hand without a blender, and I consider it a just cause, a blender would make it even more of a snap! This is a copycat of The Cheesecake factory appetizer which is heavenly! I put 4 servings, its enough calories to feed 8 but really only enough to share greedily with 2. LOL
Provided by Sumisan
Categories Grains
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 34
Steps:
- Prepare salsa verde by combining all prepared ingredients. Chill.
- Prepare tomato salsa by combining all prepared ingredients. Chill.
- Prepare southwestern sauce by combining all ingredients. Chill.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the tamale cakes by chopping 1 cup of the frozen corn in a food processor until it's coarsely pureed. Combine pureed corn with softened butter, sugar, and salt. Blend well.
- Add masa and flour and blend well. Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of frozen corn kernels by hand.
- Measure 1/2 cup portions of the mixture and form it into 3" wide patties with your hands. Arrange the patties on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cakes are browned on the bottom.
- Carefully flip all cakes with a spatula and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until other side is browned.
- Assembly: Place all three cakes on a warmed serving platter. Dollop each with one of the three sauces. Garnish with diced avocado, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
MASA CORN CAKES WITH POACHED EGGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- See how to poach eggs
- Make the salsa: Combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Make the corn cakes: Warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat just until the butter melts. Combine the masa harina, 1 teaspoon salt, the sugar and queso fresco in a large bowl. Stir in the milk mixture to make a soft dough. Scoop the dough into 8 portions (about 1/4 cup each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with another sheet of parchment; press a pan on top to flatten into disks.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the corn cakes until crisp and golden on the bottom, about 3 1/2 minutes; flip, press lightly with a spatula and cook until golden on the other side. Continue with the remaining cakes, adding more oil as needed. Season the cakes with salt; place on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you poach the eggs.
- Bring a deep pan of water to a simmer over medium-low heat; add the vinegar. Poach the eggs.
- Divide the corn cakes among 4 plates; top each cake with a poached egg, salsa and cheese; serve with avocado.
SWEET CORN CAKES
These cakes are an ode to my home state of Kansas, which I adore so much that I have an outline of it tattooed on my neck! Kansas has the dreamiest and sweetest corn you ever did eat. The polenta in this recipe produces a perfect, slightly dense, not-too-sweet dessert that's somewhere between cornbread and cake.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 18 mini cakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), with a rack in the middle. Lightly grease eighteen 4-ounce ramekins, muffin cups (see Chef's Notes), or free-standing baking cups (see Chef's Notes) and place on two baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, polenta, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another medium bowl, whisk the butter, honey, eggs, and buttermilk to combine. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until well combined. Fold in the corn.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared ramekins or muffin cups, filling each just over three-quarters full.
- Bake the cakes (on the baking sheets) until they are golden at the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then unmold.
- Serve the cakes warm or at room temperature, with a dollop of creme fraiche and a drizzle of honey.
SALSA CORN CAKES
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
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.
CORN AND CRAB CAKES
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Beat 1 egg, and add corn, crab meat, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
- Stir in enough bread crumbs to bind.
- Shape into cakes, dredge in flour, and brown in pan on both sides, about 8 minutes total.
- Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 307, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 569 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAVORY CORN GRIDDLE CAKES
Steps:
- In a bowl combine cornmeal, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In another bowl whisk together egg, buttermilk, and oil. Stir into the flour mixture along with the corn, jalapeno, and cilantro.
- Coat a griddle or heavy skillet with vegetable cooking spray and place over moderately high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle, forming a 4 to 5-inch round. Turn cakes when bubbles form on the top and the bottoms are golden. Continue to cook on the second side until cooked through, another 3 or 4 minutes. Keep cakes covered in a warm oven on the lowest setting until ready to serve (u
ZESTY ZUCCHINI CORN CAKES
Ready to eat in only 15 minutes, our golden brown Zesty Zucchini Corn Cakes are the perfect choice for a tasty side or vegetarian brunch option.
Provided by By Brooke Lark
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large bowl, stir together zucchini, corn, onion, egg, Bisquick mix, milk, salt and pepper.
- Grease griddle or skillet with oil, or use nonstick griddle; heat over medium heat (350°F). For each corn cake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve corn cakes topped with sour cream and tomatoes. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
CRAB CAKES WITH GRILLED CORN RELISH
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Time 1h10m
Yield about 35 to 40 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the crab cakes: In a mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients except the crab until thoroughly mixed. Gently stir in the crab, being careful not to break up lumps. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the corn relish.
- For the corn relish: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the corn on all sides. Kernels should be mostly browned and lightly charred.
- Next, cut the tomatoes and onion into small dice, and then toss them in a bowl with the parsley, garlic, seafood seasoning, and vinegar. Then, cut the kernels from the cobs, being careful not to include any cob or silk. Add to the bowl and stir. Finish with the mayo, stirring well. (Add more mayo to the mix if too loose. Relish should be thick and easy to spoon onto the crab cakes.)
- Next, portion the crab mixture into bite-sized cakes. Pour the flour onto a plate. Place the cakes in the flour and toss to coat lightly. You do not want a thick layer of flour.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons butter. When the butter is melted, add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the cakes to a paper towel to drain. Season with salt.
- Cook the rest of the cakes in batches, adding more butter as needed. You can wipe out the pan between batches if there are overcooked bits.
- Top each cake with corn relish and serve.
CORN AND CHEESE GRIDDLE CAKES (AREPAS)
These little Venezuelan griddle cakes, known as arepas in Spanish, can be eaten at any time of the day, topped with cheese, meat, chicken, or eggs. You can top them with roast pork or a spoonful of pico de gallo as a delicious side or tempting appetizer. You use nonstick cooking spray quite a bit for this, but I like to use an olive oil spritzer. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the cornmeal and salt in a food processor and process until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the cheese and butter.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until almost boiling. Gradually stir enough of the milk into the cornmeal mixture to make a very thick batter. Stir in the corn.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium heat. Drop half of the cornmeal mixture, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, in 6 mounds in the skillet. Flatten slightly and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Spray the griddle cakes with nonstick spray and turn. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, transferring them to a platter when they are done; keep warm. Repeat with the remaining cornmeal mixture to make a total of 12 griddle cakes. Serve with Pico de Gallo, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 205.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.5
SALMON AND CORN CAKES
Teriyaki marinade stirs up extra zip in tasty fish cakes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In large bowl, stir together salmon, corn, bell pepper, onion and garlic; stir in eggs. Stir in all remaining ingredients except flour and oil; gradually stir in flour. Shape mixture into sixteen 3-inch patties, using about 1/3 cup mixture for each.
- In 10- or 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook patties in oil about 8 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg
LOUISIANA JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED CORN AND CHIPOTLE MASHED POTATOES WITH REMOULADE AND CHIPOTLE HONEY
Steps:
- Mashed Potatoes: Place potatoes in boiling, salted water and cook until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. While the potatoes are cooking, combine the hot milk and melted butter. In a small saute pan, add the oil and heat. Add the corn and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the milk mixture to the drained potatoes with the chipotle puree and sauteed corn and mash. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
- Mix the crabmeat, garlic, mayonnaise, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish or bowl. Place the eggs in a separate bowl, and the bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dredge each crab cake in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Melt 1/2 of the butter in a large saute pan. Add the crab cakes in batches and cook until golden brown on both sides, adding more butter as necessary.
- Place potatoes in center of plate. Stack crab cakes onto mashed potatoes. Drizzle chipotle honey and basil oil around plate. Place a dollop of remoulade sauce on top of crab cakes.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Chipotle Honey:
- 4 ounces honey
- 1 ounce chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed
- Combine the honey with the chipotle puree
- Blanch the basil leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds. Drain and plunge in a water bath. Dry the leaves well and place in a blender. Add the garlic and puree with oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth.
EL TORITO'S SWEET CORN CAKES
El Torito Mexican restaurant serves this popular casserole as a side dish with grilled chicken or meat. You can add less or more sugar to suit your own taste. Authentic and delicious!
Provided by Martha Price
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Whip lard and butter with mixer and whip until butter softens. Continue whipping until mixture becomes fluffy and creamy. Add masa gradually and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Add water gradually, mixing thoroughly.
- 2. Place corn kernels in blender and blend until coarsely chopped. Stir into masa mixture.
- 3. Place cornmeal, sugar, whipping cream, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix quickly. Add butter/masa mixture. Mix just until blended.
- 4. Pour into buttered 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees 40 to 50 minutes or until corn cake has firm texture. Allow to stand at room temperature 15 minutes before cutting. Cut into squares or use a small ice cream scoop to portion servings.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, sweet corn for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn. Just be sure to drain the corn well before using.
- Be sure to grease the griddle or skillet well before cooking the corn cakes. This will help prevent them from sticking.
- Cook the corn cakes over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Flip the corn cakes once during cooking. This will help them cook evenly on both sides.
- Serve the corn cakes hot with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, syrup, honey, and fruit.
Conclusion:
Corn cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect corn cakes every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give corn cakes a try!
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