Cheesy Masa Pancakes With Pico De Gallo Recipe

Name: Cheesy Masa Pancakes With Pico De Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces plum tomatoes (about 3), quartered; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 ounces white onion (about 1/4 of a small onion), cut into chunks; 1 green onion, trimmed and quartered crosswise; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 4.5 ounces masa harina (about 1 cup); 1.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup); 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 ounce queso fresco, grated (about 1/4 cup); 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 cup warm water; 8 teaspoons crema Mexicana

Servings: persons

6 ounces plum tomatoes (about 3), quartered
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 ounces white onion (about 1/4 of a small onion), cut into chunks
1 green onion, trimmed and quartered crosswise
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4.5 ounces masa harina (about 1 cup)
1.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup)
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 ounce queso fresco, grated (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup warm water
8 teaspoons crema Mexicana

1
Place tomatoes in a food processor; pulse 2 or 3 times. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add cilantro, white onion, and green onion to food processor; pulse 3 times or until finely chopped. Transfer to bowl with tomatoes. Stir in lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate.
2
Lightly spoon masa harina and flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine masa harina, flour, baking powder, queso fresco, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over top, and stir to form coarse meal with some pea-size pieces. Add 1 cup warm water, and stir until dough forms. Divide dough into 16 balls; flatten each to form into 2-inch pancakes.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Place 8 pancakes in pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until set and golden brown on bottom. Brush pancake tops lightly with about 1/2 teaspoon oil; flip and cook 2 to 3 additional minutes. Repeat procedure with remaining pancakes and oil. Top pancakes evenly with pico de gallo and crema.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces plum tomatoes (about 3), quartered, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 ounces white onion (about 1/4 of a small onion), cut into chunks, 1 green onion, trimmed and quartered crosswise, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Masa Pancakes With Pico De Gallo falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheesy Masa Pancakes With Pico De Gallo

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