Recipe: Mexican Corn Cakes 🌽🥞
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that’s bursting with Mexican flavors? These Mexican Corn Cakes are the answer! Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, these savory cakes are sure to be a hit with your family. They’re easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water 🥛
- 3/4 cup corn muffin mix 🌽
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained 🖤
- 1 cup salsa 🍅
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish 🧀
- Light sour cream, for garnish
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a medium bowl, combine the corn muffin mix, water, and egg until just blended. The batter should be slightly lumpy. |
| 2 | Grease a large nonstick griddle or skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place it over medium heat to get the pan hot. |
| 3 | Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each corn cake onto the hot griddle or skillet, making sure to leave some space between them. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. You should have a total of 12 corn cakes. |
| 4 | In a small saucepan, stir together the black beans, salsa, and ground cumin. Cook over low heat just until heated through. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. |
| 5 | To serve, place three corn cakes on each plate. Top them with the bean and salsa mixture. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 512.5
- Fat: 13.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 106.6mg
- Sodium: 1114.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 65.3g
- Fiber: 12.1g
- Sugar: 14.3g
- Protein: 31.5g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize these corn cakes with your favorite toppings, such as avocado slices, diced tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños.
- You can also add cooked chicken or ground beef to the bean mixture for extra protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
Keywords:
Healthy, Quick & Easy, Mexican, Corn Cakes, <30 Minutes 🕒
These Mexican Corn Cakes are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making them a surefire crowd-pleaser for any meal of the day. Whip up a batch today and watch them disappear in no time! Enjoy! 🎉
