I first found the recipe for these corn cakes in the April 2006 issue of MSL. I have been making them to rave reviews ever since. Double or even triple the recipe for a large crowd, plan on making extra since they reheat really well. I like to make extra corn cakes and serve them warm for breakfast topped with a fried egg, salsa and sour cream.
This recipe is a classic keeper because it has simple, fresh ingredients that yield a truly satisfying result! I usually use about 1/4 less corn than the recipe calls for.
Cotija is a Mexican cheese that is at nearly every market here in California. It is crumbly and a package will make several batches. Grate extra to sprinkle on top of your assembled dish.
The dough comes together quickly, keep in mind this is a dough you do not need to over work since you will be forming it into patties.
I assemble the patties and layer them on wax paper, ready for frying. If I am hosting a crowd I assemble them before hand and store them, covered, in the fridge until it is time to fry.
Fry patties, several at a time, 2-4 minutes per side.
I prepare spiced pork loin in the oven and shred after the meat has rested several minutes.
I serve the corn cakes topped with refried beans, shredded pork, avacado, salsa, sour cream, and grated cotija. This is a perfect summer time meal, I make fresh salsa and I like to chop a few jalapeno peppers from my garden.
Let me know if you like these as much as I do! ~Kim
Sounds delish!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | April 13, 2010 at 11:26 AM
OMGosh. You're torturing me-- It's lunch time and now I'm craving those really really bad. Do you have a recipe for the spiced pork or do you just wing it? It all looks so wonderful!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | April 13, 2010 at 12:01 PM
yummy! I'm drooling over this! I will most definitely be making a trip to the grocery store to make this yummy meal!
Posted by: ashley foret | April 13, 2010 at 12:26 PM
what is the recipe for the patties?
Posted by: sandy | April 13, 2010 at 03:10 PM
The recipe is linked if you click on the word "these" (highlighted in red)in the post!
Posted by: Kim G. | April 13, 2010 at 03:24 PM
That is so up my alley! We are going to have them this weekend- thanks for sharing!
Posted by: mo | April 14, 2010 at 12:12 PM