Sweet Corn Johnnycakes

Sweet Corn Johnnycakes

SERVINGS

4 (about 12 cakes total)

PREP TIME

10 Min

COOK TIME

12 Min

Branch out on your brunch menu by whipping up these sweet corn Johnny cakes at home. What’s the difference between Johnny cakes and pancakes? Johnny cakes have a heartier texture and stronger flavor than pancakes. Use our SteamCrisp® Super Sweet White Corn for satisfying freshness in every bite.
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Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet White Corn

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Sweet Corn Johnnycakes

FULL RECIPE

Serving Size: 4 (about 12 cakes total)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet White Corn

Lists of ingredients:

  • For maple butter:
    ½ cup butter, at room temperature
    2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1 cup yellow cornmeal
    2 Tablespoon sugar
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    1 cup buttermilk
    2 large eggs
    1 can (11 ounces) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet White Corn, drained

STEPS

1 Use a hand mixer or whisk to beat together butter and maple syrup in a mixing bowl. Set aside for serving.
2 Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, and baking powder. Add buttermilk and eggs. Whisk until just combined. Stir in corn until just combined.
3 Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium. Grease with butter or cooking oil. Add ¼ cup scoops of batter to hot skillet, making 4 cakes at a time and cooking for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining batter.
4 Serve warm with maple butter.

TIPS & TRICKS

Keep the sweet corn Johnny cakes warm as you make other dishes or wait for guests to come over by placing them on a baking sheet in the oven at 200ºF. This will help them taste hot off the griddle, all while retaining their light, moist texture.

Serving Size: 4 (about 12 cakes total)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet White Corn

  • For maple butter:
    ½ cup butter, at room temperature
    2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1 cup yellow cornmeal
    2 Tablespoon sugar
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    1 cup buttermilk
    2 large eggs
    1 can (11 ounces) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet White Corn, drained

1 Use a hand mixer or whisk to beat together butter and maple syrup in a mixing bowl. Set aside for serving.
2 Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, and baking powder. Add buttermilk and eggs. Whisk until just combined. Stir in corn until just combined.
3 Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium. Grease with butter or cooking oil. Add ¼ cup scoops of batter to hot skillet, making 4 cakes at a time and cooking for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining batter.
4 Serve warm with maple butter.

Tips & Tricks

Keep the sweet corn Johnny cakes warm as you make other dishes or wait for guests to come over by placing them on a baking sheet in the oven at 200ºF. This will help them taste hot off the griddle, all while retaining their light, moist texture.

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