Hoecakes

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Southern

Hoecakes are crispy, savory cornmeal pancakes with a rich, corny flavor that make a hearty breakfast or snack. Perfect for those who enjoy rustic, Southern-style comfort food, they are quick to prepare and delightfully crunchy on the outside while tender inside.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white cornmeal
  • salt to taste
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons bacon fat, butter or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Combine the cornmeal and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Stirring constantly with a spoon, pour in the boiling water in a slow stream and beat until smooth.
  3. Let the mixture stand for a few minutes.
  4. Heat a large heavy skillet with bacon fat, butter, or oil until hot.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

231 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10g 20% DV
Total Fat 12.3g 16% DV
Carbs 20.8g 8% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 0.3g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10374mg 100% DV
Potassium 179.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 102mg 8% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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