These Harvest Corn Cakes combine sweet and savory for a delightful snack. Green chile, apples and pecans in a cornmeal batter make great comfort food.
- 1- 13 oz. container BUENO® Autumn Roast® Green Chile DO NOT drain
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 large apple grated
- 1 ½ cups pecans chopped
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 6 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- Peanut oil
- Confectioner's sugar
- Cook green chile according to instructions on container.
- Place cooked green chile in refrigerator while preparing the batter mixture.
- Combine the next 7 ingredients together.
- Add green chile and mix well.
- Fold in beaten egg and buttermilk until mixture is well blended.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Drop a tablespoon full of batter in pre-heated oil at 370°F and fry until golden brown.
- Cook a few at a time ensuring each cake reaches a temperature of 165°F.
- Sprinkle with sifted confectioner’s sugar.