Savory corn cake:

2 T. diced roasted red peppers

2 T. sliced green onions

1/4 C. diced green chiles

1 ear corn on the cob, kernels removed

1 egg

1/4 C. grated jack cheese

1 C. buttermilk

4 T. melted butter, divided

1 C. cornmeal

1 C. corn flour

1 1/2 tsp. salt

Scramble:

3 whole eggs

1 T. roasted red peppers

1 T. chopped scallions

2 T. grated jack cheese

1/4 avocado, small dice

Griddled chorizo sausage, for serving

 

For the savory corn cake: In a mixing bowl place the roasted red peppers, green onions, green chiles, corn kernels, egg, jack cheese, buttermilk and 2 T. of the melted butter. Combine well. Mix together the cornmeal, corn flour, and salt. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet, be careful to not to overmix. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and brush with the remaining 2 T. melted butter. Scoop 1/4 C. mounds of the mixture into the skillet leaving 1/2-inch of space between the cakes. When they are nice and golden on the bottom turn them over and cook for about 2 more minutes on the other side. For the scramble: Lightly whisk the eggs. Heat up a nonstick pan, add the eggs and scramble lightly. When the eggs are about almost done, add the remaining ingredients. To serve, place the corn cakes on a platter, place the scramble eggs alongside and serve with griddled chorizo sausage.