Savory Masa Corn Cakes With Green Chile, Cheese, And Lime Crema Recipe

Name: Savory Masa Corn Cakes With Green Chile, Cheese, And Lime Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Masa cakes; 1 cup masa harina; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 to 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese; 2 ounces chopped green chile (1/2 a small can) or 1 roasted, peeled, and chopped poblano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons chopped scallions; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Lime Crema; 1 cup sour cream; Zest and juice of 1 lime; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Masa cakes
1 cup masa harina
1/2 cup all purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 to 2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 ounces chopped green chile (1/2 a small can) or 1 roasted, peeled, and chopped poblano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons chopped scallions
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Lime Crema
1 cup sour cream
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Whisk together dry ingredients.
2
Put eggs, 1 cup of milk, sour cream, oil and 3 tablespoons of the corn kernels in a blender and blend on high until liquified.
3
Combine with dry ingredients and add enough of remaining 1 cup of milk until batter is coming together but still fairly thick.
4
Stir in grated cheese, chopped green chile, cumin, scallions and cilantro.
5
Spoon onto heated griddle and sprinkle 1tablespoon of corn kernels on each cake before turning.
6
Combine all ingredients and stir until combined. Serve with the finished corn cakes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Masa cakes, 1 cup masa harina, 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Savory Masa Corn Cakes With Green Chile, Cheese, And Lime Crema falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Savory Masa Corn Cakes With Green Chile, Cheese, And Lime Crema

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