Fresh Corn Griddlecakes

Fresh Corn Griddlecakes

Makes about 8

Ingredients

5 tbsp. cornmeal
3 tbsp. flour
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. kosher salt
- freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
½ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
3 tbsp. Minnesota Grown skim milk (such as Autumnwood Farm brand)
1 tbsp. Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Minnesota Grown egg (such as Kowalski's Organic Eggs)
14 oz. (approx. 2 ½ cups) fresh Minnesota Grown sweet corn kernels
¾ oz. finely chopped fresh Minnesota Grown basil, plus more for garnish
- cooking spray, as needed
¼ cup (approx.) Kowalski's Thick & Hearty Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, for serving (optional)
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Directions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together first 6 ingredients (through pepper); set aside.
  2. In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, milk, oil and egg.
  3. Gently mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in corn and basil.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat; spray with cooking spray.
  6. Working in batches, scoop about ⅓ cup batter into the skillet; form batter into 3-4" circles, pressing down slightly. Cook until edges are set and dry and bottom of corncakes are dark golden-brown (2-3 min.). Flip corncakes; cook until golden-brown on the other side (1-2 min.). Wipe skillet clean; respray pan and repeat with remaining batter.
  7. Top with sauce, if desired; garnish with basil. Serve warm.