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Johnnycakes with Ham and Scallion Maple Butter

This is a “sweet meets savory” breakfast with corn griddle cakes (also known as johnnycakes or hoe cakes depending on what area of the country you are in) topped with thinly shaved black forest ham and scallion-maple butter.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword compound butter, corn, cornmeal, ham, Johnnycake, Rhode Island
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 754kcal

Ingredients

For the scallion-maple butter:

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

For the griddle cakes:

  • 1¼ cups stone-ground cornmeal
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1¾ cups low-fat buttermilk
  • ¼ cup bacon fat (or vegetable oil)

For serving:

  • ½ pound shaved black forest ham
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Instructions

For the scallion-maple butter:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fit with the whisk attachment, add the butter, and milk and whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the maple syrup and continue to beat until completely incorporated. Add the green onion and mix until combined.
  • Remove to a small bowl. If not using immediately refrigerate and bring back to room temperature before serving.

For the griddle cakes:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt and sugar. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined. The mixture should be the texture of heavy cream.
  • Refrigerate the batter for 20 minutes then heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat add 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and heat through.
  • Drop the batter in 1/3 cup cakes onto the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes each. Remove and continue with the remaining batter.

For serving:

  • Divide griddle cakes among plates and top with ham and a large scoop of the maple scallion butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1355mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg