Description
Delightful Fried Cornbread Hoecakes with crispy edges and fluffy centers, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
- Optional: cheese, fresh herbs, jalapeños, honey, or maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine the cornmeal, buttermilk, egg, sugar, baking powder, and salt until the batter is smooth.
- Mix in cheese, fresh herbs, or jalapeños for added flavor if desired.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat just enough to coat the bottom.
- Pour spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet, gently flattening them.
- Cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve warm, drizzled with honey or maple syrup, or enjoy them savory.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the batter in advance and storing it in the fridge for up to 2 hours. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hoecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg