Easy Corn Pancakes
A Paraguayan style take on an American breakfast favorite. These Cheesy Corn Pancakes are fluffy, cheesy, and studded with sweet kernel corn! Pair with a Tangy bean salad for a tasty and satisfying brunch.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup yellow cornmeal , such as Quaker
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups Mexican cheese or mozzarella , shredded
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk , shaken, homemade sour milk or whole milk
- 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs , room temperature
- 3 cups frozen corn , defrosted
- 8 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and salt until frothy. Whisk in the buttermilk and melted butter. Stir in the corn, and cheese and mix into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until moistened. Don't overmix!
- In a small 6-inch saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil until it sizzles. Drop ¼-cup measures of batter into the pan without crowding them.
- Press each corn pancakes very lightly with a small metal spatula. Cook for 2 minutes, turn and cook for 1 ½ minutes until both sides are browned and the center of the pancakes is firm.
- Place the corn pancakes on the prepared sheet pans and keep them warm in the oven while you cook the rest of the batter. Continue making the corn pancakes, adding more oil to the pan, as needed. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
To store: Allow the corn pancakes to cool completely, and place them in an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To reheat: The pancakes, there are a few options:
How to Freeze
To freeze corn pancakes, allow them to cool completely and then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the pancakes for about 2 hours or until they are firm. Then, transfer the pancakes to a freezer-safe container or plastic bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal tightly. Corn pancakes can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
When ready to reheat, remove the desired amount of pancakes from the freezer and let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight. To reheat the thawed pancakes, use the same methods described above for reheating leftover pancakes, such as the oven, microwave, toaster, or skillet. Reheating times may vary depending on the method used and the thickness of the pancakes.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F, place the pancakes on a baking sheet, and bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated.
- Microwave: Place the pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.
- Skillet: Heat a small amount of oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pancakes and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until heated through and crispy.
To make the corn pancake batter ahead of time, follow the recipe until the batter is ready to be cooked. Instead of cooking the pancakes immediately, cover the batter and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook the pancakes, remove the batter from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to take the chill off. Then, continue with the recipe and cook the pancakes as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Corn Pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
206
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
34
mg
11
%
Sodium
297
mg
13
%
Potassium
156
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
221
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
96
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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