Tamale Pancakes Recipe

Name: Tamale Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 8 ounces canned corn, drained; 12 black olives, sliced; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional); 1 tomatoes, chopped (optional); green onion, chopped (optional); salsa (optional); sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup boiling water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
8 ounces canned corn, drained
12 black olives, sliced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
1 tomatoes, chopped (optional)
green onion, chopped (optional)
salsa (optional)
sour cream (optional)

1
Preheat a griddle.
2
Put cornmeal in a bowl, and add the boiling water.
3
Stir well and allow to cool.
4
Add the wet ingredients: milk, oil, and egg; stir.
5
Sift in the dry ingredients: flour, cumin, salt, chili powder, baking powder.
6
Add corn and olives; stir.
7
Each pancake will be made from about 4 tablespoons of batter.
8
Spoon onto the griddle and let cook, flipping once. Should be nice and golden brown on both sides.
9
Top with your choice(s) from the tomato, cheddar, green onions, salsa and sour cream.

1204

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Tamale Pancakes 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.

Tamale Pancakes

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