MEXICAN CORN CAKES

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This is one of the Zaar recipes that I adopted. I hope to make this soon as it looks like a dish my family would enjoy. I'll edit the recipe accordingly if needed.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
3/4 cup water
1 egg
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) jar chunky style salsa
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional)
light sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • To make corn cakes, in medium bowl combine corn muffin mix, water and egg until just blended.
  • Batter will be slightly lumpy.
  • Grease large nonstick griddle or skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat to get pan hot.
  • Make corn cakes in batches using ΒΌ cup batter for each one and cooking about 2 minutes on each sides, until golden brown (You should have 12 corncakes total).
  • In small saucepan stir together black beans, chicken, salsa and cumin.
  • Cook over low heat just until heated through.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • To serve, place three corn cakes on each plate.
  • Top with bean and chicken mixture.
  • Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 1114.5, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 14.3, Protein 31.5

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