Bacon Corn Griddle Cakes (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 125 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 4 grams baking powder
03 - 3 grams salt
04 - 0.3 grams cayenne pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 160 milliliters milk, plus more as needed
07 - 1 large egg, beaten
08 - 15 milliliters canola or vegetable oil

→ Add-Ins

09 - 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1.25 cm pieces
10 - 80 grams finely chopped sweet onion
11 - 160 grams corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
12 - 60 grams shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ For Serving

13 - Warm maple syrup

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it begins to brown.
02 - Add the finely chopped sweet onion to the bacon and cook until bacon is crisp and onions are softened. Reserve one heaping tablespoon of this mixture for topping.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and chopped chives.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, beaten egg, and oil until smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Carefully fold in the cooked bacon-onion mixture (except the reserved tablespoon), corn, and shredded cheese. If batter is too thick, add additional milk to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
06 - Heat a lightly greased nonstick griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
07 - Scoop 60 milliliter portions of batter onto the hot surface. Flatten slightly and cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Stack the griddle cakes on plates. Top with the reserved bacon-onion mixture and drizzle generously with warm maple syrup.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Allow the batter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking to permit flour hydration and baking powder activation for fluffier cakes.
02 - Use thick-cut bacon for better texture and flavor.
03 - Drain canned corn thoroughly to avoid watery batter.
04 - Adjust cayenne pepper according to desired spice level.

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