5.0 from 18 votes
Polenta Cakes (Mexican Breakfast Recipe)
Polenta Cakes are pan-fried goodness sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. This Mexican breakfast recipe is sweet, buttery, and delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 514 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 24 oz San Gennaro Traditional Polenta (cooked/packaged, See Note 1)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
Garnish
- pan drippings or maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice the polenta into 8-12 pieces for 2-3 per person. In a small bowl mix the cinnamon and sugar.
- Using a paper towel, dry any excess water on each polenta slice and dust evenly on each side with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium low heat melt the butter and cook each slice on both sides until light golden brown and crisp to your liking.
- Top it off with pan drippings or warm maple syrup. I typically serve alongside crisp bacon and some sliced fruit for a filling breakfast.
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Notes
- If making your own polenta, cook per package instructions and pour into a greased 8x8" square dish and allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to harden. Cut into squares and follow instructions above.
Nutrition Information
Calories
514kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
125mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
695IU
(14%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.