Savory Masa Corn Cakes with Green Chile, Cheese, and Lime Crema

Jun 5, 2024Cakes Recipes

Author Notes

I was introduced to the wonderful world of savory pancakes via Yotam Ottolenghi’s Plenty. I grew up in Los Angeles, and am always seeking to expand my cooking repertoire with the Mexican flavors that infused my childhood. —zora

Test Kitchen Notes

WHO: Zindc is an avid home cook from Washington, DC.

WHAT: A savory corn cake that would feel at home in every meal of the day.

HOW: Stir up a quick batter, then make like you’re flipping pancakes; top with a bright lime crema.

WHY WE LOVE IT: We don’t have enough savory pancakes in our lives, and these ones — studded with sweet corn, rounded out with sour cream, cilantro, and cumin — are the perfect way to start changing that. —The Editors

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
Directions
  1. Masa cakes
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients.
  3. 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.
  4. Combine with dry ingredients and add enough of remaining 1 cup of milk until batter is coming together but still fairly thick.
  5. Stir in grated cheese, chopped green chile, cumin, scallions and cilantro.
  6. Spoon onto heated griddle and sprinkle 1tablespoon of corn kernels on each cake before turning.
  1. Lime Crema
  2. Combine all ingredients and stir until combined. Serve with the finished corn cakes.

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