Homemade Made Easy

Hoppin’ John Cakes

Hoppin' John Cakes

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The perfect New Year's dish for good luck!
Course Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 oz. can Margaret Holmes Hoppin' John
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tbs. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp. shortening or lard

Instructions

  • Using a colander, drain Margaret Holmes Hoppin' John very well, then place on paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid.
  • Sift flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt into medium mixing bowl.
  • In separate bowl whisk eggs, milk and butter. Add egg mixture to flour mixture.
  • Carefully fold in Hoppin' John.
  • Heat shortening or lard in cast iron griddle over medium heat until shortening melts and ripples.
  • For each cake pour 1/4 cup of hoppin' john mixture onto griddle – mixture should sizzle when it hits the griddle.
  • Flip cake once edges are dry and griddle side is golden brown. Continue to fry until other side is lightly brown. If necessary add more shortening between batches.