Corn-and-Country-Ham Madeleines

Name: Corn-and-Country-Ham Madeleines
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more for the pan; 2 ounces country ham, like Smithfield, finely chopped; 1/2 cup corn kernels (from 1 ear corn); 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; Chili powder for garnish

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 40 minutes
Rating: 4(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings

1teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more for the pan
2ounces country ham, like Smithfield, finely chopped
½cup corn kernels (from 1 ear corn)
1clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, plus ½ teaspoon salt
1½cups yellow cornmeal
½cup all-purpose flour
¼cup granulated sugar
2teaspoons baking powder
1cup whole milk
2large eggs, beaten
½cup unsalted butter, melted
Chili powder for garnish

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the ham, corn and garlic and stir until hot, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and cool.
Step 2
Sift the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and 1/2teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Stir in the milk, eggs and butter until a smooth batter is formed. Stir in the ham mixture. Spoon half of the batter into each of the 12 scalloped cups of a greased madeleine pan and smooth the tops. Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Invert onto a cooling rack. Sprinkle lightly with salt and chili powder. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm. (Reheat the madeleines briefly in a 350-degree oven if necessary.)