Description
Indulge in the warmth of Southern Cornbread Hoecakes, golden-brown disks that are crispy outside and fluffy inside. With a perfect balance of sweetness and corn flavor, these hoecakes make for a delightful breakfast, side dish, or snack. Enjoy them fresh off the skillet with honey drizzled on top or as an accompaniment to your favorite meals. Gather your family around the table and experience the joy these hoecakes bring to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the center and add milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in corn kernels if using.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each hoecake into the skillet; cook until bubbles form on top (about 3-4 minutes per side) until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter or syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hoecake (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg