Hoecakes

Pan-fried corn bread. Most southern people don't consider the high rise sweetened stuff corn bread. This is more like corn bread in the south. I add the peppers and onions. Use olive oil to make more heart-healthy. Great with collards.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups white cornmeal (fine-sifted)
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  red peppers or 1⁄4 cup green pepper, to taste
• 2 -3  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Mix ingredients together (except olive oil).
2. Let stand a few minutes.
3. Heat non-stick pan to low-medium heat.
4. Add the olive oil.
5. Pat down carefully to resemble a large pancake (mixture should be thick).
6. Cook slowly.
7. Use a large dinner plate to put over hoecake so you can flip it without breaking.
8. Cook till light brown.
9. Best to cook slowly.
10. Great with any southern meal.