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Seven Layer Dip Cornmeal Pancakes

[heart_this] · Oct 23, 2011 · 22 Comments

Seven Layer Dip Cornmeal Pancakes

Cornmeal pancakes topped with seven layer dip including refried beans, pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole and sour cream, olives and green onions.

Not too long ago I made and really enjoyed some fresh corn cornmeal pancakes and I was to find out that they worked with savoury toppings just as well as they did with sweet toppings! I had topped those pancakes with salsa and sour cream and served them with a side of avocado and of course that got me to thinking about texmex flavours and of course that led me to the idea of using the pancakes in a tostada like way. The basic idea behind a tostada is a lot like tacos except that the tortillas are served flat and they are toasted until crispy and they are can be topped with any of your favourite texmex ingredients. After thinking about it for a while I settled in on the idea of topping my cornmeal pancake tostadas with all of the ingredients of my favourite 7 layer dip .

Seven Layer Dip Cornmeal Pancakes

Seven Layer Dip Cornmeal Pancakes

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

Cornmeal pancakes topped with seven layer dip including refried beans, pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole and sour cream, olives and green onions.

ingredients
  • 1 batch cornmeal pancakes, warm (see below)
  • 1 cup refried beans, warm
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup lettuce
  • 1 cup cheese such as jack and cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained
  • 4 green onions, sliced
directions
  1. Spread the refried beans on the pancakes, sprinkle on the pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese, throw on a dollop of guacamole and sour cream and garnish with black olives and green onions.
Cornmeal Pancakes

Cornmeal Pancakes

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 2

Cornmeal adds an amazing texture to pancakes that works equally well with sweet or savoury toppings.

ingredients
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
directions
  1. Mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Mix the buttermilk, eggs and butter in another bowl.
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients making sure to not over mix.
  4. Heat a pan and melt a touch of butter in it.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan and heat until the surface starts to bubble and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until the bottom is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
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Comments

  1. Julia says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    YES, I love these. I have a HUGE thing for cornmeal pancakes, ESPECIALLY savory!

    Reply
  2. becky says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    This looks amazing! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. vanillasugarblog says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    OMG Kevin. I love you!
    So making these. Oh yeah!!

    Reply
  4. Sara says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    These look amazing, yum! I love the idea of a different way to serve 7 layer dip…looks super delicious! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Babe-O Karey says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:25 am

    I can't wait to try the cornmeal pancakes and I love anything with refried beans.

    Reply
  6. Jennifer and Jaclyn @ sketch-free vegan says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:40 am

    This is genius I tell you!

    Reply
  7. Anna says

    October 25, 2011 at 9:36 am

    When I said I will definitely have to make more nutritious breakfast dishes, I never expected something as healthy and hearty as this pancake recipe! You are making my vision of a healthier lifestyle more attainable…Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Joanne says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:22 am

    Whenever I make seven layer dip, I eat it as if it's a meal anyway…so why not make it into one! Awesome idea.

    Reply
  9. nashnordin says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:25 am

    Oh my! that pancakes looks really good! I might try and make them since I have extra cornmeal from making muffins last week ^^

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    October 25, 2011 at 11:15 am

    These are so fun! Need to try this for sure.

    Reply
  11. anniebakes says

    October 25, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    wow, does this look good and refreshing!

    Reply
  12. Priscilla says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    Great.
    I've made cornmeal waffles as a savory base for a long time.
    Nice under a cream sauce especially with a little mustard.

    Reply
  13. Poornima Nair says

    October 25, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    That's an awesome dish, very tempting!!

    Reply
  14. Pam says

    October 26, 2011 at 1:23 am

    What a unique dish. I love the Mexican flavors with the cornmeal pancakes – yum!

    Reply
  15. Cara says

    October 27, 2011 at 1:27 am

    Great idea Kevin! These would go over really, really well in my house 🙂

    Reply
  16. Chris says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Dude, that looks great. The cornmeal pancake is kind of like a tortilla anyway, right? This makes me want to try the "redneck taco" at Martin's BBQ which is a cornmeal pancake topped with pulled pork and "mess" of other stuff.

    Reply
  17. Kevin says

    October 27, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    Chris: Thise red neck tacos sound good!

    Reply
  18. Kathleen Richardson says

    October 29, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    I'm not sure I could eat an entire pancake with 7 layer topping! I'm feeling replete simply looking at your wonderful photos.

    Reply
  19. Minimalist Mama says

    December 23, 2011 at 2:34 am

    Mmmm, made these tonight. Hubs folded his up like a gordita and I ate mine with a fork. Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  20. More Cowbell says

    April 3, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    This is genius!

    Reply
  21. Gigi says

    January 9, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    Do you know if these can be made without the egg? There is an egg allergy in my family. But they look so yummy I don’t want to miss out.
    Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • kevin says

      January 13, 2023 at 10:55 am

      I am not too familiar with egg substitutes, but they should work in the pancakes.

      Reply

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