"Lord, love a duck, they're good!" and look what you can do with them!
- Questions and Answers About Corn Cakes
- How to Make Corn Fritters
- How to Make Corn Dogs Better than the Fair
- How to Make Silver Dollar Pancakes
- How to Make Chili Corn Cakes
- How to Make Maple Bacon Corn Cakes
- How to Make Corn and Black Bean Cakes
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How to Make Mexican Huevos Rancheros
- See What Others Say
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These are amazing. I not only rely on these for morning pancakes but for "go-to" instant meals.
Yes, they're almost instant, just add water. Put the skillet on the stove, add a pad of butter in the skillet, and stir the water into the mix. (I don't bother to measure. If I get it too thick or thin, I just add a little extra mix or water.)
The skillet is hot enough now. Pour the batter into the pan. They'll cook faster than frozen entrees in the microwave.
Most people add butter and syrup. I usually add jam.
I'm not afraid to check the refrigerator for leftovers. These things will go with almost anything, especially if you sprinkle grated cheese over them and put them in the microwave long enough to melt the cheese.
I use them almost every week and share my secret with others. They're darned good, don't cost much, and they save a bucket of time. Even the cleanup is a breeze.
So, now you know!
Dennis Weaver
You'll like them. They're magnificent, better than pancakes, but like pancakes, with more substance than pancakes but light and airy.
People are crazy about these. Read the reviews . . . "favorite pancakes."
You won't like them; you'll love them. There are lots of ways to fix them. You'll eat them for supper, too. You won't use that old grocery store pancake mix anymore.
They're guaranteed down-home, country goodness.
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Questions and Answers About Corn Cakes
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What's a corn cake? There are lots of corn cakes. They're a cross between pancakes and cornbread. They're slightly sweet, about like pancakes.
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Are they more corn cake or pancake? For me, they're balanced right in the middle.
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So, this is not a casserole dish? I have never had one that way, but I am aware that there are some corn cake casseroles out there.
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Are they as good as pancakes? Better. I like cornbread, and these corn cakes are better than pancakes.
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And you make them for breakfast? I do. I especially like them with bacon, an egg, and grated cheese on top. But I think most people just drizzle syrup on them.
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And what about supper? They're used for quick suppers almost as much as breakfast. There's a link below for quick supper recipes.
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What about waffles? Waffles work fine.
"I absolutely love these. Of all the pancake mixes we have, this is what I use the most. They have substance without being heavy. For me, it's just good comfort food. I bet your family will love them."
"Lord love a duck, they're good!"
These are corn fritters with apricot syrup.
1. How To Make Corn Fritters
These also make the best corn fritters we have ever tried. You can also make hush puppies, or batter for frying fish or veggies.
We've made corn fritters for years. Using Texas Corn Cake batter makes them very quick and easy. We like them with the diced green chilies but you can leave them out. Try serving them with syrup or flavored honey.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of Texas Corn Cakes Pancake Mix
- 3/4 cup cold water, more or less for desired consistency
- 1 can corn, well-drained
- 2 tablespoons diced chilies, well-drained (optional)
Directions
- Mix the batter, water, drained corn, and optional chilies together in a large bowl.
- In a deep fryer or heavy pan, heat enough oil for deep frying. The oil should be hot, 365 degrees.
- Drop three or four large spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Let them cook for three or four minutes, turning once or until they just start to brown. Remove them to dry on paper towels. Serve immediately, drizzled with syrup or honey.
2. How to Make Corn Dogs Better than the Fair
Ingredients
- One package of eight good quality brats cut crosswise
- 1 1/2 cups Texas Corn Cake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- Cooking oil, canola or other
- 16 wooden skewers about 4-inches long (cut longer skewers into shorter sticks)
Directions
- Wipe the dogs with paper towels to remove any moisture and set them aside. The batter will stick to dogs much better if they are wiped dry.
- Insert the skewers into the ends of the hot dogs.
- In a large bowl, stir the batter mix, the egg, and the milk together. The batter will be thicker than pancake batter.
- Pour three to four inches of oil into a six-inch deep pan. Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- While the oil is heating, pour some of the batter into a tall glass, taller than the dogs are long.
- Dip a dog into the batter vertically and lift it from the batter keeping it straight up so that the excess batter drops off the end and turning the coated by slowly spinning the stick between your fingers. (It's harder to explain than to do). If the dog is not kept vertical, the batter will not be uniformly distributed around the dog.
- Carefully stick the dog in the hot oil at an angle and hold it for three to five seconds before releasing it to float in the oil. By holding the dog in the hot oil for a few seconds, the batter starts to cook and expand, and the dog becomes more buoyant and less likely to stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more or until golden brown, turning to brown evenly. Remove with tongs and drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite dip, ketchup, or mustard.
3. How to Make Erin's Chili Corncakes
Erin worked for us in the store. She loves her corn cakes. This is one of her favorite quick meals.
She adds chilies (optional) to the batter. She stacks corncakes on each plate and then loads on some chili. Sprinkle grated cheese over the chili. If the chili is not hot enough, she'll reheat it in the microwave.
4. How to Make Silver Dollar Pancakes
If you have a two-tablespoon measure, you can dip and pour the batter onto the griddle. (They make a mold for silver dollar pancakes but we no longer carry it.)
You can make these little pancakes faster than you might suppose. And the kids will snatch them right off the grill.
5. How to Make Corn and Black Beans Cakes
(I love these!)
Make the mix according to the package instructions. Add 3/4 of a cup of canned black beans, well-drained, and 1/2 of a cup of kernel corn. Take 6 or 8 slices of crisply fried bacon, crumble it, and add it to the batter. Stir until it's evenly mixed. Instead of bacon, you can substitute leftover ham or leave the meat out altogether.
Cook on the griddle as with the pancakes. The batter will be thick enough that you may need to spread it a little with the back of a spoon before the batter begins to bake.
Serve as pancakes with a syrup or cheese sauce. My favorite is buttermilk syrup.
This is one of my favorite quick meals.
6. How to Make Maple Bacon Corncakes
Maple and bacon is a classic combination.
Take 6 or 8 slices of crisply fried bacon, crumble it, and add it to the batter. Stir until it's evenly mixed.
Cook them as you do pancakes.
7. How to Make Huevos Rancheros on a Corncake
The egg is nestled on a bed of fresh homemade salsa made with diced tomatoes and avocado with diced cilantro. For flavor, add juice from a lime and little South of the Border seasoning. Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the salsa before adding the fried egg. If you are using larger waffles, add two eggs.
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See what others say!
So easy to put together and so very delicious. My picky eater husband said they were the best corn cakes he'd eaten in a long time. I highly recommend this mix!!!--Phyllis
These pancakes are easy to make and delicious. They are between regular pancakes and cornbread. We've eaten them with syrup and made a more substantial meal and put chili, sour cream and cheese on top. A perfect combination.--Kristen L
If I had a dollar for each person I've raved to about these Texas Corn Cakes I'd be rich! So good! I make them cookie size because my kids grab em off the plate (sometimes right off the griddle) and eat them like cookies. Fabulous with a berry syrup. Waiting for the 5 pound bag to come out ;)--Stout Nut
If you love cornbread and like pancakes, these are perfect.
My, these are really good--country diner good. They'll change how you feel about breakfast. They're not too heavy and just sweet enough. They're quicker, easier, and more convenient than cornbread.
You deserve to have a corn cake mix in your cupboard.
