Southern Ham Corn Cakes

A great way to use the leftover Easter ham. These are wonderful with leftover yams, heated and mashed and dripping with butter; applesauce is a good accompaniment as well.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons anise seed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ cup cornmeal
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
• 2 cups ground ham
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• ½ cup grated Asiago cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground ham, broccoli, onion, and beaten eggs in a large bowl. Mix with your hands for 1 full minute, or until eggs are evenly absorbed into meat.

Step 2

Sprinkle cornmeal, Asiago cheese, garlic, anise seed, basil, pepper, and salt over meat mixture and mix again with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed for 1 full minute.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 3 ounces of ham mixture into your hands and form patties about 1/2-inch thick. Lay patties in the skillet and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used, then serve hot.