Fresh Corn Cakes

You will need:

• 3/4 cup salsa or chopped, seeded and peeled tomatoes, divided
• 1 cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen
• 1-1/4 cups cornbread mix
• 1 cup sour cream, divided
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
• Tops of green onions or green bell pepper strips

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of salsa and 1/4 cup of corn.  Mix well and set aside.  In a medium bowl, combine remaining salsa and corn, cornbread mix, 1/2 cup of sour cream and egg.  Mix well.  Spray a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray.  Heat over medium heat until hot.  Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet.  Cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.  Serve with remaining sour cream and salsa-corn mixture.  Sprinkle with pine nuts and green onions. 

Yield: 12 servings
Note: corn cakes can be kept warm in a 200-degree oven until serving time.

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