JALAPENO-CORNMEAL PANCAKES

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Fiery flapjacks won the Food Network's chile pepper-themed contest. Start off with Mexican cornbread in this sweet-and-spicy breakfast with a double dose of jalapenos--in the batter and in the orange syrup. This dish can be made as hot as your tastebuds like (or not very hot) to suit your taste.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 slices thick-cut bacon
1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade
1/3-1/2 cup orange juice
2 scallions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup blue cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons canola oil, plus some more for the griddle
2 tablespoons finely diced seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the toppings: Fry the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet until crisp. Meanwhile, make the syrup: Heat the marmalade, 1/3 cup orange juice, the scallions and jalapeno in as small saucepan over low heat. Add more orange juice if the syrup is too thick. Keep warm.
  • Prepare the pancakes: Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the egg, milk and canola oil until just combined. (The batter will be thin.) Fold in the diced jalapeno, parmesan and scallions.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Ladle 2 to 3 tablespoons batter onto the griddle for each pancake; cook until the tops are bubbly, then flip and cook until golden on the bottom.
  • Stack the pancakes on 4 plates. Top each stack with 2 strips of bacon and drizzle with the orange syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 743.2, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 60, Protein 10.3

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