Liven up your breakfast or brunch with these hearty cornmeal pancakes.

Corn Meal Pancakes

1 cup ALBERS Yellow Corn Meal
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 large egg
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

1. Combine corn meal, honey and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly stir in boiling water. Cover; let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in flour, baking powder and cinnamon just until blended.
2. Combine egg and evaporated milk in a small bowl; add to corn meal mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup batter for each pancake onto a heated, lightly greased griddle or skillet; cook for about 1 minute, or until bubbles appear. Turn; continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup or applesauce, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

For Cheese And Onion Corn Meal Pancakes: Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup finely chopped onions to batter; stir just until blended. Proceed as above.

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