Avocado and Cheddar Corn Cakes

I certainly have been enjoying all of the fresh corn on the cob that is currently available and I could not help but think about using some corn in a breakfast dish like corn cakes! I was thinking about a little twist on regular corn with the addition of some of my favourite corn flavour combos including both avocados and cheddar cheese! Corn cakes are pretty simple, consisting of corn, an egg and enough flour that the mixture can be formed into patties which are then fried until lightly golden brown and crispy! These ones are of course have the addition of the cool and creamy avocado chunks and plenty on cheddar cheese along with some green onion, cilantro and lime! I could easily go with sweet or savoury toppings with these tasty avocado and cheddar corn cakes and this time I made a breakfast out of them with fried eggs, bacon, refried beans and fresh pico de gallo! Yum!

What’s the difference between avocado corn cakes/fritters and pancakes? Just a little extra flour and milk!

Avocado and Cheddar Corn Cakes

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 4

Corn cakes (or fritters) with coolant creamy chunks of avocado and melted cheddar cheese that are perfect with sweet or savoury toppings!

ingredients

2 cups corn (~4 ears)
1 cup avocado, dicedAvocado
1/2 cup flour
1 large egg
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 lime, zest and juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons oil

directions

Mix the corn, avocado, flour, egg, cheddar cheese, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, form into 1/4 cup patties and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.

Note: You may need to add extra flour so that the mixture can be formed into patties.
Option: Replace the flour with corn flour or rice flour for gluten-free.
Option: Add cooked and crumbled bacon!
Option: Add chipotle chili powder to taste!
Option: Serve with bacon, fried eggs, refried beans and fresh pico de gallo!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 323, Fat 19g (Saturated 4g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 124mg, Carbs 31g (Fiber 5g, Sugars 5g), Protein 9g

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Avocado and Cheddar Corn Pancakes

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 4

Corn pancakes with cool and creamy chunks of avocado and melted cheddar cheese that are perfect with maple syrup!

ingredients

2 cups corn (~4 ears)
1 cup avocado, diced
1 cup flour
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 lime, zest and juice
2 tablespoons oil

directions

Mix the corn, avocado, flour, egg, milk, cheddar cheese, green onion, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl.
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, form into 1/4 cup patties and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.