Corn Meal Pancakes

(4 stars based on 40 reviews)

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Liven up your breakfast or brunch with these hearty corn meal pancakes. Serve warm with maple syrup. Check out the cheese and onion pancake variation for a more savory recipe.

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Ingredients:

1 cup yellow corn meal
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 large egg
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
Maple syrup or applesauce

Directions:

COMBINE corn meal, honey and salt in medium bowl. Slowly stir in boiling water. Cover; let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in flour, baking powder and cinnamon just until blended.

PREHEAT griddle or skillet. Lightly grease griddle or skillet.

COMBINE egg and evaporated milk in a small bowl; add to corn meal mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup batter for each pancake onto prepared griddle or skillet; cook for about 1 minute or until bubbles appear. Turn; continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup.

FOR CHEESE AND ONION CORN MEAL PANCAKES:
ADD ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup finely chopped onions to batter; stir just until blended. Proceed as above.

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Corn Meal Pancakse

NANCY CHAPMAN from Yorba Linda, CA

This is so easy to make and such a good breakfast/bunch and dinner meal. Add cut up fruits to the side completes the meal.
can't wait

Marcia Kraatz from Midway, UT

I thought the recipe sounded awesome. I can't wait to try it.
Corn Meal Pancakes

Kimber Eaton from DANVILLE, IL

I use to have corn meal pancakes at my great aunt's house. The touch of honey is a great change. I never ran across a recipe as close to hers until now. Very good.
Cornmeal Pancakes

Lori Ingram from Bakersfield, CA

I was delightfully suprised how tasty and filling these pancakes were. Even when using 2 tablespoons of constarch, as a quick egg substitution for one egg (courtesy of pioneerthinking.com) The recipe went well... FYI: the pancake batter will be dense, and somewhat dry, until you add the 1/2 cup (4oz.) of milk at the end. I recomend giving this recipe a try.
Interesting twist on old favorite!

Laurie Gales from BELPRE, KS

Very good! I didn't have evaporated milk so had to use a regular milk (used a little less) but they still turned out okay. They'd probably be more fluffy with evaporated. I look forward to trying the leftovers in the next few days for my quick breakfasts!
corn meal pancakes

Patricia Clark from PHOENIX, AZ

These are really good. I love just about everything made with corn meal and try a lot of recipes. I will make these often.
Corn Meal Cakes

debbra Alexander from ALBANY, NY

I remember my grandma making corn meal cakes many years ago. I have not had them in many years until my mother made them and i watched her. Then i found the recipe here and have been making them ever since. I make a bunch and let them cool and put them in a plastic container in the frig and when i feel like having one i microware for a few seconds and pour on a little syrup and i am good to go.
Added fiber

Shannon Denison from SPANISH FORT, AL

For additional fiber I replace half of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Corn Meal Pancakes

Mary Ann Davis from SAN ANTONIO, TX

WOW! My mom used to make these for us in a skillet when we were kids. What a treat they were back then and still are today!
wonderful sat pm supper

Jerry Rosen from SWAMPSCOTT, MA

What an easy way to servce a Saturday evening quick dinner. This was excellent and enjoyed by all. We shall serve it again.
CORNMEAL PANCAKES

D ILES from MASCOUTAH, IL

Gosh, how I loved cornmeal pancakes as a child. My granny made these for us hot off the griddle, and boy oh boy, they were to die for! This recipe brought back wonderful memories as well as good eating.
Corn Meal Pancakes

Roberta Sambol from SUN CITY WEST, AZ

Made them this morning for brunch for my husband and myself. I have used corn meal before in pancakes, but not in this quantity. This is a bit too much. Don't think I'll use the recipe again. Was good to try, however.
Just Okay

LINDA MAQUINALEZ from HELENDALE, CA

I liked them with just a little syrup, but my children and husband didn't care for them at all.
Not just for breakfast!

CHRISHANTHI SQUIRES from HANNIBAL, NY

The cheese and onion version, or plain with some chopped chives or whatever fresh herbs you have handy, makes a nice side-dish for lunch or supper, too.
Corn Meal Pancakes

Barbara Green from VINCENNES, IN

My grandmother used to make these for us growing up and they were really good.
corn meal pancakes

L Jang from SAN MATEO, CA

This was a very different and good pancake. I liked the corn meal taste with light syrup.
Corn Meal Pancakes

Carol Eisentrager from ROCK ISLAND, IL

Yes I was thinking maybe you add some fruit,nuts or pepper's?
I learned something new

Cyndy B Wilber from Ravena, NY

I have made corn meal pancakes before by simply adding the corn meal and flour together. But by par-boiling the corn meal before adding the flour, I got a smoother consistency with the pancakes. Very good.
CORN MEAL PANCAKES

Charles Ammerman II from BRIGHTON, TN

I TRIED THESE PANCAKES TODAY AND THEY WERE GOOD AND QUICK. THEY ARE BETTER WITH SAUSAGE, EGGS, AND GRITS.
Everyone Loved them

Debra Kay from Elk Mound, WI

I use corn meal allot but never tried pancakes till now...Wow they were just plain GOOD.
Exactly what i was looking for!

Michelle from Spokane, WA

I had cornmeal pancakes at a resturant before and ever since then I have wanted to make my own. I was very pleased that this recipe was as delicious as what I had at the resturant. What makes this recipe even better is it is easy. I will definitely make these over and over again.
corn meal pancakes

Pam Cipala from minneapolis, MN

These were a fantastic hit with my kids, who can't keep cornmeal breads alone. Fast and oh so easy.
Pancake Brunch

Marjorie Lustick from Mount Vernon, WA

Made these for a brunch. They were enjoyed very much.
cornmeal pancakes

debbie white from sublette, KS

I was looking for something at little more like corn bread, for a different texture...this is real good for a change in breakfast staples.
George's Favorite

sharon shannon from delmar, NY

When one of my kids was doing a project on George Washington he found out that George's favorite was
Corn meal pancakes

Mary Williams from Springdale, AR

These are great tasting. Especially if you are a lover of corn meal like I am. Very tasty!
Cornmeal Pancakes

Nancy D'Amato from Branford, CT

These were great. I'm an avid cornbread lover and these bring that same taste to pancakes. Served with syrup and some bacon, the whole family loved them!
A Little Extra

Vicki Lefebure from Fairfax, IA

A great recipe and I add a chile topper for a more Mexican flavor the family loves it.
Cornmeal pancakes

Joy Barnhill from potlatch, ID

These are really good and very filling. We like to eat corn bread with peanut butter and honey. This was great as we could have the peanut butter and honey on our pancakes :) and it was almost as good at having corn bread. Will make these again. Though I did add a bit more corn meal to make them thicker.
Wonderful!

Carla Stohlmann from O, NE

I love cornmeal pancakes, and this recipe is so light and fluffy. Thanks!
Corn meal pancakes

gerry boyd from st charles, MO

My mom used to make corn pancakes for me but everytime I tried to make them, they fell apart. This recipe was very easy to follow and the end product was delicious
A Great Way To Start The Day!

Deb Beebe from Monrovia, CA

You can't go wrong with this recipe for great tasting pancakes in the morning. The cornmeal is a pleasant change, and not at all overpowering. Add some butter and warm syrup and voila.... absolutely wonderful.
Wonderful

Shawn Rice from Council Bluffs, IA

I enjoyed this recipe very much
Good for a change in breakfast.

Paule Hocker from Eden Prairie, MN

These were good, a nice change and a good introduction to a different texture for my little one.
Corn Meal Pancakes

Katie Millett from St. Louis, MO

The pancakes were a nice change from the other recipes. I liked the touch of cinnamon. I added a little more flour and little less corn meal. It is a recipe that I would use again.
Cornmeal Pancakes

Corinne Portteus from Newark, CA

I thought the addition of cinnamon is a nice touch. I'm surprised, though that there was absolutely no oil or shortening. Also, I feel that the pancakes could be improved by separating the egg white from the yolk, beating it separately and folding it back into the mixture.
Too Heavy

Pat Weltch from Greensboro, NC

We found these pancakes to heavy and dry. The idea is good but this recipe needs some work in my opinion.
Corn Meal Pancakes

Tori Blanchette from shelby twp, MI

I found them to be dry and heavy.
Breakfast Treat or Not!!!

Mary Ellen from Gahanna, OH

Corn meal pancakes are great at TJ's but I've often wanted to make them at home. I'm so glad I found the recipe! My Mom has always loved fried corn meal mush. Now I'm going to treat her to corn meal pancakes.
Brunch Bonus

Joyce Terry from Providence, RI

The Cheddar and Onion version of these Cornmeal Pancakes are excellent when rolled around pure pork sausage for hearty Pigs in Blankets as a light dinner or brunch entree.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4/8 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 8 to 10 pancakes

Calories: 125
Calories from Fat: 23
Total Fat: 2.5g (4% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 1.1g (5% of DV)
Cholesterol: 31mg (10% of DV)
Sodium: 385mg (15% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 22g (7% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 1.5g (6% of DV)
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 4g
Vitamin A: 4% of DV
Vitamin C: 0% of DV
Calcium: 7% of DV
Iron: 11% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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