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Cornbread pancakes recipe with butter on a plate.

Cornbread Pancakes Recipe

Desserts & Drinks
Light, fluffy, and SO good! This Cornbread Pancakes recipe (also known as Johnny Cakes) is the perfect way to use leftover cornmeal mix. With a warm, cozy, sweet flavor, these pancakes are the best for a fall-inspired breakfast recipe!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Pancakes
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal mix
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided

Instructions
 

  • Combine the cornmeal mix, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk in the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
  • Slightly melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter and mix it into the pancake batter.
  • Heat up a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Add in and heat up 1/2-1 Tablespoon of the remaining butter.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Continue to cook the pancakes, using the remaining butter as needed.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • If using cornmeal instead of a self-rising cornmeal mix, use 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal
Keyword Cornbread Pancakes
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