Corn Cakes With Poached Eggs

15 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
  • 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 large eggs

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine all salsa ingredients; let stand at room temperature while preparing corn cakes.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, mix corn, muffin mix and water. Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water.
  4. 4
    Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. Serve with corn cakes and salsa.

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