Have you tried Cornbread Pancakes? Here’s an easy and tasty recipe that will show you how to make them!
Cornbread Pancakes
Are you looking for something different for breakfast … or breakfast for dinner? Maybe a new spin on an old staple? If so, then these Cornbread Pancakes (aka Cornmeal Pancakes) are calling your name!
How is Cornmeal Pancakes different than your everyday pancakes? Well, they have a slight crunch from the addition of cornmeal and taste a bit like cornbread. This recipe in particular isn’t overly sweet, in my opinion, but if you prefer your cornbread not-so-sweet, use a little less sugar. Being from the South, though, y’all know I like the full amount!
Goodness, though, these cornmeal pancakes … like normal pancakes, they are oh-so-good with butter and maple syrup. Your family is going to adore them! They would make a nice addition to a Sunday brunch: serve them with a side of fruit and your favorite sausage or bacon. Or, on the flip side, cook them up with ham for an easy meal anytime. Who doesn’t want a nice stack of yummy warm pancakes?!
Cornbread Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients for pancakes
- all-purpose flour
- cornmeal
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- buttermilk
- large eggs
- butter
For serving
- butter
- maple syrup or pancake syrup
- fresh blueberries
Utensils and Other Items
- Electric griddle or electric frying pan (this makes it super easy to ensure you’re at the right temperature!)
- measuring cups and spoons
- Two bowls (one for dry ingredients, one for wet ingredients)
- spoon or rubber spatula
- spatula for flipping
How to make Cornbread Pancakes
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to make Cornbread Pancakes
- Preheat griddle.
Preheat a lightly-oiled griddle over medium-high heat.
- Combine dry ingredients.
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).
- Combine wet ingredients.
In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients (buttermilk, eggs, and butter).
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Stir the liquid mixture into the dry mixture until smooth.
- Pour batter onto griddle.
Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. (I use a scant soup ladle-full to avoid the drips down the bowl!)
- Flip pancakes.
When bubbles start to form and the edges look dry, flip the pancake and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve.
Serve warm with plenty of butter and maple syrup!
Cornbread Pancakes: FAQs
Oh, of course!! The old-fashioned method is fine, too. I just suggest electric tools to make sure you get things perfect, but they’re not necessary. If you’re using a stovetop pan and want to ensure it’s at the right temperature to make pancakes, add a droplet of water to the pan. If the droplet bounces around, you’ve hit the jackpot! On another note, if it doesn’t move, the pan is too cold. If it evaporates immediately, the pan’s too hot.
Yes!! If you want to flavor it up a bit, try cinnamon or anything else that sounds good. It doesn’t even have to be a spice! Pumpkin also works really well, as well as lemon zest – get creative!!
Yes, but in my opinion, the buttermilk adds to the flavor and fluffiness, as it does with all pancakes!
How did you like this Cornbread Pancake recipe?
I’d love to hear your thoughts. This recipe isn’t completely revolutionary, but it’s definitely different enough to provide a nice change of pace at breakfast time! If you have questions or comments, be sure to leave them down below. And if you just want to rave about cornbread pancakes, well, that’s fine with me, too!
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Cornbread Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat a lightly-oiled griddle over medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients (buttermilk, eggs, and butter). Stir the liquid mixture into the dry mixture until smooth.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake (I use a scant soup ladle-full to avoid the drips down the bowl). When bubbles start to form and the edges look dry, flip the pancake and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve warm with plenty of butter and maple syrup!
Notes
- Feel free to change out the all-purpose flour for gluten-free flour if you desire!! The recipe will still work fine. Everyone can scarf these down, even if they have a dietary restriction!
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on June 23, 2012. Updated on July 2, 2020.
We'll be trying this one. The kids love having breaskfast for dinner. I think this will be on the menu soon.
Let me know when you try them! I'd love to know what the kiddos thought 🙂
I made these a couple of days ago except; I changed out the flour for gluten free flour since I am on a GF diet. I love them and your look great!
Thank you Connie! I have never used gluten free flour … so glad you liked them 🙂
These look so good! I have to try them soon!!
They are! Hope you like them as well 🙂
gotta try these! It'll be like combining cornbread and pancakes. 🙂
🙂 It is sorta like that!
Cornbread pancakes and bacon! Yummy … I must make this soon 🙂
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Cornbread pancakes and bacon make it yummy! 😉
Oh my do these look good. We just got some good cormeal from the farmer's market and will have to try these. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you next week.
Thank you for stopping by! These pancakes would be great with fresh cornmeal!
I made pancakes & bacon this week too! And I took a pic of it out oh my deck, but the hubby said it looked weird to have pictures of pancakes that were taken outside. LOL I should've stuck with it, yours look delicious!
I have fluorescent lights in my kitchen (which I hate) … and the window doesn't let enough natural light in …. I know my neighbor probably thinks I'm crazy, but I've taken quite a few pictures on our back deck!
I just made corn cake with my Friday with Dorie French cooking group. I never had one before they are really versatile can be sweet or savory. Yours looks lighter and smoother than what we made… thanks for sharing yours on foodie friday.
I think they are a nice change from regular pancakes. I agree, they could be made sweet or savory. Have a great weekend, Diane.
Jamie,
I've never tried cornmeal in my pancakes but these look super yummy! I'll definitely give them a try. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week. I can't wait to see what you link up next. Have a great week.
Michelle
Cornmeal pancakes are a nice change from the regular pancakes. I like the slight crunch the cornmeal gives! 🙂