Cornbread Madeleines With Leeks and Pecans

Madeleines are traditionally small sponge cakes from France, but this recipe puts a twist on the classic by incorporating cornbread flavors and ingredients.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Cornbread Madeleines With Leeks and Pecans

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 medium Leeks
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a madeleine pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk and melted butter, and mix well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped leeks, pecans, and thyme leaves.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the madeleines are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.