Monday Munchies: Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes (Cheesecake factory Copycat recipe)

James and I love Cheesecake Factory! It is so yummy! But as I can’t go there everyday and eat my favorite menu item of Sweet Corn Tamale cakes, then I figured I need to get on the ball and make them at home. So that’s what I did! The recipe is courtesy of Food.com. It is a copy cat recipe of The Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes.

A little about these cakes:  They are  made of sweet white corn and masa flour as the main ingredients. Also has butter, salt, AP flour. They are topped with a Salsa verde , Tomato Salsa, and a southwest sauce. Garnished with Sour cream, Cilantro, and Avocado. They are so full of flavors and healthy at least to me. So here we go the  recipe

Ingredients

Salsa Verde

• 2 tomatillos, diced
• 4 ounces mild green chilies, drained and diced
• 1 green onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

For Tomato Salsa

• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced Spanish onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash ground black pepper

For Southwestern Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon water
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch onion powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash garlic powder

For Cakes

• 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup corn masa harina flour ( corn flour)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For Garnish

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1.     Prepare salsa verde by combining all prepared ingredients. Chill.

2.     Prepare tomato salsa by combining all prepared ingredients. Chill.

3.     Prepare southwestern sauce by combining all ingredients. Chill.

4.     Preheat oven to 400°F.

5.     Prepare the tamale cakes by chopping 1 cup of the frozen corn in a food processor until it's coarsely pureed. Combine pureed corn with softened butter, sugar, and salt. Blend well.

6.     Add masa and flour and blend well. Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of frozen corn kernels by hand.

7.     Measure 1/2 cup portions of the mixture and form it into 3" wide patties with your hands. Arrange the patties

8.     Carefully flip all cakes with a spatula and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until other side is browned.

9.     Assembly: Place all three cakes on a warmed serving platter. Dollop each with one of the three sauces. Garnish with diced avocado, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

It Makes 4 and they are 606 calories per serving.

 

Daily Tidbits:

·         I am trying Greek Yogurt for the first time… its not bad. Why did I wait so long to try it!

·         My hubby is back home! Yippee!

·         I am on the hunt for this particular dog shampoo..

·         I am obsessed with redecorating my bedroom

 

In Love and Christ,
Carlise