Calico Corn Cakes

Name: Calico Corn Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 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 Nellie’s Free Range Eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 tablespoon diced pimientos; 1/2 cup salsa

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.

Ingredients

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 Nellie’s Free Range Eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1/2 cup salsa

Directions

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

2 each: 135 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Corn Cakes in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008

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BaileyMom5

Nov 9, 2013

These were a super hit with my family. I made a mistake in making them, by not cooking the veggies first, but they loved it still. It was very tasty and will be making them again.
Marilii

May 30, 2013

When I said it sounds wonderful, I had been reading posts where other folks improvised some of their own ingredients. I am glad this is a flexible recipe. The original way is the way I tried it and loved it. But now I want to add other ingredients to it, too.
Marilii

May 30, 2013

sounds wonderful! Can't wait to try it again.
jillibean222

May 2, 2013

I thought I'd try something a little different. Tasty and I love the color! Goes great with sour cream. The batter didn't go quite as far as I had hoped, next time I will double the recipe.
sarahns

Oct 7, 2012

LOVED these! I left out the green peppers by preference. The flavor was amazing and we will definitely make again!
sarahns

Oct 7, 2012

LOVED these! The flavor was amazing and we will definitely make again!
Grandma2kjm

Nov 7, 2011

I made these tonight to go with Black Bean Enchiladas & we loved them together! I used orange pepper not green. They were easy to make, tasted great & presented well in the meal. Served them with light sour cream & salsa. Will make again!!
maggieaw

Apr 30, 2011

Very good, unique recipe. I made them this morning for a savory breakfast- delish. Would also be great topped with an egg for a Huevos rancheros type meal. I ate mine with some spicy salsa and dollop or sour cream- heavenly! I would also serve these for dinner as a side dish or even how you serve corn bread. Thanks, nice "new to me" recipe!
revdoc1

Apr 22, 2011

I added chipotle and a tad more flour then made them in the Belgium Waffle Maker!! MAde a green chili & rotelle sauce... OMGosh!!!
Mamaorr

Mar 11, 2011

Very good side for a Mexican dish! They were easy to make and my picky kids loved them!