Crackling bacon corn cakes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6slicesBacon; cut into 1/2\" pieces
cupChopped onion
1cupAll purpose flour
2tablespoonsChopped fresh chives
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonCayenne pepper
cupMilk
1Egg; slightly beaten
1tablespoonVegetable oil
8ouncesWhole kernel corn; (1 can, drained)
½cupShredded Monterey Jack cheese
Maple syrup or maple flavored syrup; warmed

Directions

In 10" skillet cook bacon and onion over medium high heat until bacon is browned (7 to 9 minutes). Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine flour, chives, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in milk, egg and oil just until moistened. Stir in bacon and onion and remaining ingredients except maple syrup. Heat griddle to 350ø or until drops of water sizzle. For each corn cake pour ⅓ cup batter onto greased griddle. Cook until corn cakes are golden brown (3 to 4 minutes on each side). Serve warm with maple syrup.

Typed and Busted by Carriej999@... 3/21/98 Recipe by: Land O Lakes Treasury of Country Recipes Posted to TNT Recipes Digest by Carriej999<Carriej999@...> on Mar 21, 1998