Ham and Cheese Corn Cakes

Yield – 4 servings, 12 cakes

Preparation Time – 5 minutes

Cooking Time – 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup ham, diced and patted dry
• 1/2 cup onions, diced
• 1/2 cup green peppers, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal, white or yellow
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream, red onions – optional for service

Directions

• Heat a large frying pan or griddle to 350 – 375 degrees.
• In a small skillet, add the ham, onions, peppers, and olive oil.  Saute over medium high heat until the onions are almost translucent.  Remove from heat and aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.  Whip for about 30 seconds until light and fluffy.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, oregano, and paprika.   Whisk to combine.
• Add shredded cheese and stir.
• Stir egg mixture into the dry mixture.  Stir until just combined.
• Add ham mixture and fold in.
• Spray the griddle or frying pan with non-stick spray.  Ladle 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot griddle.  Flip after 3 minutes.  Cook on second side for 3 more minutes.
• Serve warm with sour cream and red onions.