Savory corncakes

24 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupAll-purpose flour
¼cupYellow cornmeal
½teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonPaprika
1cupCanned creamed corn (or leftover homemade)
1Egg, lightly beaten
½cupMilk
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1largeEar of corn, kernels cut off the cob (~2/3 cup)
2tablespoonsMinced onion

Directions

Sift together the dry ingredients. Beat together the creamed corn, egg, milk and oil, and stir into the dry mixture. Do not overmix. Let the batter rest, refrigerated, for an hour or more before preceeding.

Stir in the corn kernels and the minced onion. Cook the batter in batches, dropping by tablespoonfuls onto a greased griddle over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes per side, or until golden. Keep warm in a 200øF. oven while finishing.

Makes 24 small corncakes.

Per corncake: 42 calories, 1 gram protein, 7 grams carbohydrates, ½ gram fiber, 1 grams fat (trace saturated), 43 milligrams sodium.