Corn Pancakes Recipe (Ready in 70 Min)

If you've got fine yellow cornmeal and fresh or frozen corn kernels, you're most of the way to this vegetarian: about 70 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk, milk and melted butter until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently just until no dry streaks remain; the batter should be slightly lumpy, then fold in the corn kernels and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with oil; a few drops of water should sizzle and dance when it is ready.
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle, leaving space between them, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip each pancake and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown underneath and cooked through in the center.
Transfer to a warm plate, wipe and re-oil the griddle between batches, and serve hot with butter and maple syrup.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Whisk

Ingredient substitutions

Butter: olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Milk: any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Eggs: ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg

Tips & common questions

How long does Corn Pancakes take to make?

About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of butter?

Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Corn Pancakes vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.