Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes The Cheesecake Factory

Name: Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes The Cheesecake Factory
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salsa Verde; 2 tomatillos, diced; 4 ounces mild green chilies, drained and diced; 1 green onion, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; For Tomato Salsa; 1 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 tablespoon minced Spanish onion; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced; 1/4 teaspoon lime juice; 1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 dash salt; 1 dash ground black pepper; For Southwestern Sauce; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon water; 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pinch onion powder; 1 dash salt; 1 dash garlic powder; For Cakes; 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn

Servings: persons

Salsa Verde
2 tomatillos, diced
4 ounces mild green chilies, drained and diced
1 green onion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
For Tomato Salsa
1 medium tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon minced Spanish onion
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 dash salt
1 dash ground black pepper
For Southwestern Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon water
3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch onion powder
1 dash salt
1 dash garlic powder
For Cakes
1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup corn masa harina flour (corn flour)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For Garnish
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 avocado, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

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["Prepare salsa verde by combining all prepared ingredients. Chill.", "Prepare tomato salsa by combining all prepared ingredients. Chill.", "Prepare southwestern sauce by combining all ingredients. Chill.", "Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.", "Prepare the tamale cakes by chopping 1 cup of the frozen corn in a food processor until it's coarsely pureed. Combine pureed corn with softened butter, sugar, and salt. Blend well.", "Add masa and flour and blend well. Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of frozen corn kernels by hand.", "Measure 1/2 cup portions of the mixture and form it into 3"" wide patties with your hands. Arrange the patties on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cakes are browned on the bottom.", "Carefully flip all cakes with a spatula and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until other side is browned.", "Assembly: Place all three cakes on a warmed serving platter. Dollop each with one of the three sauces. Garnish with diced avocado, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 39 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salsa Verde, 2 tomatillos, diced, 4 ounces mild green chilies, drained and diced, 1 green onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes The Cheesecake Factory 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!