Mexican Pancakes Recipes

MEXICAN PANCAKES

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in a large skillet.
• Drain off fat.
• Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce and water.
• Simmer until flavors are blended and sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Set aside.
• For pancakes, mix together mix, milk, eggs and cornmeal.
• Preheat griddle to 400°F Using 1/3 cup batter for EACH pancake, grill until golden brown.
• Stack pancakes between wax paper.
• Keep warm in 200F oven.
• Continue until batter is gone.
• Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of the pancakes.
• Top each with a second pancake.
• Spread with more filling.
• Sprinkle cheese and other desired toppings on top.

MEXICAN POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Peel and finely grate potatoes into medium bowl. Add taco seasoning mix; stir to combine.
• Heat 12-inch (preferably cast-iron) skillet over medium heat. Add oil; turn skillet to coat.
• Shape potato mixture into 4 patties. Squeeze out excess moisture between fingers; place in skillet. With pancake turner, press down on each pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet; place 2 pancakes on each serving plate. Cover to keep warm.
• To poach eggs, fill 2-quart saucepan with a few inches of water and a splash of white vinegar. Heat to just under a simmer (there should be bubbles all over bottom and inside of saucepan but no bubbles coming up to the surface). Break 1 egg into a small dish. Using spatula or wooden spoon, make a whirlpool in the water. Carefully slide egg into center of whirlpool. Cook egg 3 to 5 minutes or until egg is all white and wobbles just a bit. Remove egg with slotted spoon; place on plate. Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon guacamole onto each pancake. Top each with 1 poached egg. Sprinkle tops with salt, pepper and torn cilantro. Serve immediately.