Tamale Cakes
Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1⁄2 cup diced country ham
  • 1⁄2 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3⁄4 cup instant corn masa flour
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more as needed
  • Spicy Sour Cream (recipe follows)
  • Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse 1 1⁄2 cups corn kernels until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in ham, melted butter, sugar, and remaining 1⁄2 cup corn kernels. Stir in masa flour and garlic powder until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. In a cast-iron griddle, heat oil over medium heat. Scoop mixture by 1⁄4 cupfuls onto griddle, and gently press to slightly flatten. Cook until browned and crisp on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn, and press to slightly flatten; cook until browned on bottom and firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining corn mixture, adding oil as needed. Serve immediately with Spicy Sour Cream. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/tamale-cakes/