Lacy Cornbread #1

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
Golden, crispy-edged cornmeal cakes that are perfect for breakfast or a savory side dish.
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These Lacy Cornbread cakes are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, offering a tender crumb with beautifully crisp, golden edges. Made with simple pantry staples like yellow cornmeal, milk, eggs, and vegetable oil, this batter is quick to mix and cooks up in minutes on a hot griddle. The result is a versatile dish that pairs wonderfully with chili, soups, or simply with a pat of butter for a comforting breakfast. The “lacy” texture comes from the thin batter spreading slightly on the heat, creating delicate, flavorful morsels. It’s an easy, no-fuss recipe that delivers rustic, home-style comfort food without the need for an oven.

Lacy Cornbread #1

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 511.4

Description

These Lacy Cornbread cakes are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, offering a tender crumb with beautifully crisp, golden edges. Made with simple pantry staples like yellow cornmeal, milk, eggs, and vegetable oil, this batter is quick to mix and cooks up in minutes on a hot griddle. The result is a versatile dish that pairs wonderfully with chili, soups, or simply with a pat of butter for a comforting breakfast. The "lacy" texture comes from the thin batter spreading slightly on the heat, creating delicate, flavorful morsels. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, no-fuss recipe that delivers rustic, home-style comfort food without the need for an oven.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until fully combined and smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the yellow cornmeal and salt.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Heat a lightly greased griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Drop batter by heaping tablespoons onto the griddle, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
  6. Cook until the tops are covered with bubbles and the edges look set and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip the cakes carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown on the second side.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 511.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.1g34%
Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Cholesterol 95.7mg32%
Sodium 3748.1mg157%
Total Carbohydrate 66.3g23%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g24%
Sugars 8.2g
Protein 13.8g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cornbread, lacy, cornmeal, griddle, breakfast, side dish, vegetarian, american, quick, easy, homemade, pancakes, corn cakes, butter, comfort food
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