Spicy Sweet Corn Cakes
Masa harina is combined with jalapenos, red chiles and corn to make a delectable easy side dish!
Servings: 8 cakes
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Dash of pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 15 oz can sweet corn, drained
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1 red chili diced
- 1 cup warm water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix together your masa harina, four, bakind powder, salt and pepper in large bowl.
- Stir in cheese, corn and peppers until combined
- Slowly mix in your water until it just comes together.
- Grab about 1/3 cup of your mixture and shape into a patty about 1/4" thick, place on plate and repeat with remaining mix.
- In skillet heat about 1/4 cup oil, on medium until hot.
- Add about 2-4 patties to pan (depending on size of pan) and fry on each side about 1-2 minutes or until golden, flip and repeat. Repeat with all remaining patties, adding more oil to pan if it gets low.
- Remove patties to paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Serve with sour cream or taco sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2.1mg