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Confetti Corn Cakes
Confetti Corn Cakes
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These colorful Confetti Corn Cakes deliver bright flavor in every bite! Yellow cornmeal creates a tender base studded with sweet corn kernels, red bell pepper, and green scallions. The hint of basil adds unexpected herbal notes to these versatile cakes. Serve as appetizers with a dollop of sour cream, top with smoked salmon for elegant starters, or enjoy as a flavorful side dish. Quick to prepare and impressive to serve, these corn cakes bring vibrant color and texture to any meal!
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Ingredients
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 T sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground pepper

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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups fat-free buttermilk
1 (7 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 cup fat-free sour cream
Directions
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, basil, baking soda and pepper.
  • In another bowl, combine eggs and buttermilk.
  • Stir egg mixture into cornmeal mixture until just blended.
  • Stir in the corn, bell pepper, and scallions.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet or griddle with nonstick spray; set over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles.
  • Pour the batter by 1/4 cup measures into the skillet.
  • Cook just until bubbles begin to appear at the edges of the corn cakes, 2-3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter, making a total of 12 corn cakes.
  • For appetizers, make 1-inch cakes and top with dollop of sour cream.
  • Can also top with sour cream, smoked salmon, onions and capers.
  • Serve with sour cream.
 
Servings\Yield
Makes 6 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 190; Total Fat: 2g (Saturated Fat: 0.5g); Cholesterol: 70mg; Sodium: 410mg; Total Carbohydrates: 36g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 7g); Protein: 9g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
Going out on a limb here, but I think you should serve this with sour cream. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: appetizers, corn
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Confetti Corn Cakes was added on August 15, 2007 and last updated on September 13, 2025.
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