Corn Cakes with Avocado Cream
Savory Breakfast Corn Cakes with Avocado Cream sauce. These pancakes take breakfast to a new level of goodness.
Breakfast.
Sigh…Â the word itself makes me smile.
In our house, Lt. Dan is usually the head chef for breakfast. I’m in such a daze in the morning, an apple will subside, but not for Dan. He wants a full scale breakfast of eggs, bacon, hash browns, and pancakes.
Usually he settles for a self-made scrambled egg bowl topped with guacamole, salsa, and cilantro. However, on the weekends I appease him by making a big hearty breakfast fit for a king.
I love making pancakes, but can’t always handle the sugary syrup first thing in the morning. That’s where savory pancakes come in.
Who says pancakes have to be sweet? What better complement to cheesy scrambled eggs and crispy strips of bacon than a stack of buttery savory corn cakes?
Today’s savory corn cakes are accompanied by a cool avocado cream made with Wholly Guacamole. Have you tried this stuff? So. Good.
Wholly Guacamole makes the absolute best prepackaged guacamole, from fresh hass avocados and all natural ingredients. They never add preservatives to keep the guacamole from browning. Instead they use a special high pressure packaging process so the guacamole stays airtight.
I love homemade guacamole, but Wholly Guacamole is so fresh and tasty, and so convenient to keep around.
I added fresh lime zest to the corn cake batter to accentuate the corn flavor (like in good quality tortilla chips.) Then IÂ mixed Wholly Guacamole with sour cream to make a cool savory avocado cream sauce to top the corn cakes.
This is such a simple, but divine combination.
I could eat these every single day… Suddenly I feel inspired to make breakfast more than once a week!
Corn Cakes with Avocado Cream
Ingredients
For the Corn Cakes:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal, yellow or white
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chile powder, or paprika
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter + extra butter for the griddle
For the Avocado Cream:
- 7 ounces Wholly Guacamole, or 1 cup smashed avocado
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- For the Avocado Cream: Place both ingredients in the blender. Puree until smooth, and set aside.
- Preheat a griddle (or large skillet) to medium heat. Then mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, garlic powder and chile powder together in a large bowl. Whisk in the milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Butter the griddle. Using a 1/4-cup scoop, ladle the corn cake mixture onto the hot griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Flip when bubbles form on the top of the corn cakes. Repeat with the remaining corn cake batter.
- Serve warm with a generous dollop of avocado cream.
Nutrition
More Savory Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Speedy Tex Mex Breakfast Muffins
BLAT Omelett Wrap ~ Diethood
Poached Egg with Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms ~ Tartelette
Cheddar Chive Popovers ~ What’s Gaby Cooking
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Wholly Guacamole. All avocado-loving opinions are my own.
This looks really good. don’t usually buy guacomole, we usually make it. I sometimes mix in sour cream and a good mexican beer (not corona) for even more flavor.
Guacamole makes any sandwich better.
I love guacamole on eggs!
My mouth is watering!
I love avocado and scrambled egg quesodillas!
Delicious! I’m the only one in my family who likes guacamole, can you believe it?
These look amazing, Sommer! So fresh and flavorful, and I love that avocado cream. I most enjoy just dipping into guacamole with crispy tortilla chips … with margaritas on the side, of course!
Love guacamole on sandwiches and wraps
These guacamole packets would be great to take for lunch on the go!
Thanks!
We love guacamole on sandwiches and burgers, and as a dip with anything. Savory pancakes with guacamole are a great idea!
Guac for breakfast??! #dying
I love guacamole on top of an egg scramble. The cool and egg together work so well, especially with some Sriracha!!
I am inspired by this recipe – making it this weekend! I love guacamole but rarely use it in creative ways…i like it on sandwiches, with tortilla chips (hooray!), or as a topper for tacos and enchiladas!
I love guac with fish tacos!
Mmmmmm! Love the idea of a savory breakfast!
First – I have to say that this breakfast sounds incredible. I am actually a big fan of savory for breakfast, and incorporating avocado is so delish!
Is it ok to admit that I don’t get creative with the guac too much? ;) I do love it on top of eggs, as a side dish, or just by the spoonful….lol…
i could eat these every single day too!! this just looks delish!
Crazy, But I have never had corn cakes like this!! I am excited to try them!