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A close up of a plate cachapas topped with veggies and a lime wedge.
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5 from 3 votes

Cachapas

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 5 ears of yellow corn, shucked
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 tablespoons superfine sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup finely ground cornmeal
  • ¼ cup masa harina
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients, except butter, into a blender and pulse 10 times until ingredients are well combined and there is still some texture to the corn kernels.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add half of butter.
  • Once butter has melted, scoop 3 tablespoon sized balls of batter into the skillet, about 1 inch apart. Pan fry for about 4 minutes. Flip each cachapa over and continue to cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until browned and crisp.
  • Remove from heat and set aside. Add remaining butter to skillet and cook cachapas until all batter has been used.
  • Top with toppings of choice and serve to queso fresco.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg