Corn Tamale Cakes Recipe
Are you looking for a flavorful and unique way to enjoy your corn? Look no further than this delicious Corn Tamale Cakes recipe! This recipe is a great way to enjoy all the flavors of tamales without the hassle of making them. It’s also perfect for entertaining or as a side dish. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir in the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, butter, milk and egg. Mix until combined. Fold in the cheddar cheese and cilantro.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the batter into the hot oil. Flatten the cakes with the back of a spoon. Fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the excess oil.
Serve the Corn Tamale Cakes with your favorite toppings. These are delicious with sour cream, guacamole, salsa or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
Nutrition
One Corn Tamale Cake is approximately 110 calories. It contains 5 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of protein. It also contains 2 grams of fiber, which is 8% of the daily recommended value.
This recipe is a great way to get more fiber and protein into your diet. It’s also a great way to add some flavor and variety to your meals. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations
To make these tamale cakes vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg, use vegan butter and use a non-dairy milk. To make them gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
You can experiment with different vegetables, cheeses and herbs to customize the flavor of the tamale cakes. Some great additions are black beans, jalapenos, corn, Monterey Jack cheese and oregano.
To make the tamale cakes even more flavorful, you can add some spices to the batter. Try adding some chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder or cayenne pepper.
Instead of frying the tamale cakes, you can also bake them. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten with the back of a spoon. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
These Corn Tamale Cakes are a great way to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite tamales. They are also easy to make and can be served as a side dish or an appetizer. Enjoy!
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