Manchego Thyme Johnny Cakes

Name: Manchego Thyme Johnny Cakes
Yield: 6 cakes
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoon bacon fat (rendered from about 4 slices of bacon, more if needed); 2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1/4 cup manchego cheese, shredded

Erika Council | Southern Soufflé

Serves: 6 cakes

Also commonly known (in the south) as hoecakes.. Think of a savory cornbread flap jack creation with bits of fresh thyme and buttery manchego and you have a close idea of how insanely wonderful these corncakes are. Traditionally, (as in southern soul food style traditional) these are made with white cornmeal and hot water, with the method resembling that of hot water cornbread. I changed things up a bit by using yellow cornmeal and adding manchego and thyme.

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoon bacon fat (rendered from about 4 slices of bacon, more if needed)
2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 cup manchego cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1
Combine the cornmeal and salt in a medium bowl.
Step 2
While stirring constantly, pour in boiling water.
Step 3
Add in cheese and thyme. Stir to combine until smooth. Let stand for about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Heat bacon fat in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Step 5
For each cake drop about 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal mixture into the skillet and pat gently into a flat circle
Step 6
Cook several cakes at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side, turning with a wide spatula
Step 7
Remove from skillet and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain off any excess grease
Step 8
Serve while warm

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