Buttermilk Cachapas with Ham & Cheese (Venezuelan Corn Pancakes) | Recipe Drop | Food52

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while bacon is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal offers more nutrients, while polenta can be more affordable.

Combine cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl until smooth.

Heat a griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with vegetable oil.

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the griddle, forming a round pancake.

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 3-4 minutes.

Flip the cachapa and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes more.

Remove from the griddle and keep warm.

Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

Layer ham and cheese on one half of each cachapa.

Fold the cachapa over the filling and press gently to seal.

Serve warm, garnished with cilantro and lime juice.

Optional: Add sliced avocado on the side.

Enjoy as a hearty breakfast or snack.

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