Cornmeal-Carrot Skillet Cakes

Cornmeal-Carrot Skillet Cakes are a popular Southern dish, often served as a side dish with barbecue or fried chicken.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Cornmeal-Carrot Skillet Cakes

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 940

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₂ cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Carrots, grated
• ¹⁄₄ cup Green onions, chopped
• 1 Egg, beaten
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter, melted
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
2. Stir in grated carrots and chopped green onions.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, milk, and melted butter.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Spoon the batter into the skillet, forming small cakes.
7. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
8. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 235kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.