Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes

Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
This is a copycat recipe from the Cheesecake Factory. It is a "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes" authored by Todd Wilbur. I haven't made this yet, but it sounds very good. I think this will be a very easy recipe to prepare. Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. there are three simple sauces that are part of this recipe. If you try this before I do, please review it and let me know how it turned out. Prep time is a guesstimation.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 7 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs pescatarian
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • salsa verde
  • 2 tomatillos chopped (remove papery skin)
  • 4 ounces mild green chilies
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
  • tomato salsa
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 tablespoon spanish onion fresh minced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 each jalapeno, small minced
  • southwestern sauce
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • tamale cakes
  • 1 1/2 cups corn, sweet frozen
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup masa harina
  • garnish
  • 1/2 each avocado chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh chopped
  • Carbohydrate 53.8347708466256 g
  • Cholesterol 81.9005 mg
  • Fat 50.1523926301354 g
  • Fiber 3.79797126381388 g
  • Protein 5.67589890580184 g
  • Saturated Fat 19.4666884880863 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 CornCa... (322g)
  • Sodium 800.244799104966 mg
  • Sugar 50.0367995828117 g
  • Trans Fat 3.2649063522746 g
  • Calories 666 calories

1 Prepare SALSA VERDE by combining all ingredients in a food processor on high speed. Cover and chill. 2 Prepare TOMATO SALSA by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill. 3 Prepare SOUTHWESTERN SAUCE by combining all ingredients is a small bowl. Cover and chill. 4 Preheat oven to 400°F. 5 For the TAMALE CAKES coarsely puree 1 cup of the frozen corn in a food processor. 6 Combine pureed corn with softened butter, sugar and salt. 7 Blend well with electric mixer until smooth. 8 Add masa and flour and blend well. 9 Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of frozen corn by hand. 10 Measure 1/2 cup portions and form into 3-inch patties. 11 arrange patties on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cakes are browned on the bottom. 12 Carefully flip cakes with a spatula and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until other side is browned. 13 While the cakes are baking, spoon some Salsa Verde onto a platter. 14 Coat the entire plate with about 1/4 in of the salsa. 15 Arrange the Tamale Cakes on the Salsa Verde. 16 Spoon a dollop of sour cream on to each cake.