Salsa Corn Cakes

By á-47

Whip up these patties to serve alongside nachos or tacos on hot summer evenings. The salsa is subtle but adds flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 tea. baking pweder
• 1 tea. salt
• 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 can (15 1/4 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup salsa, drained
• 1 /.4 cup minced green onions
• Sour cream and additional salsa

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and eggs; add milk and butter.

Add the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the corn, salsa and onions.

Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot girddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until the second side is golden brown.

Serve with sour cream and salsa.