The Cheesecake Factory Sweet Corn Tamale Recipe

"I am so glad everyone loves these as much as I do! I have made a few changes to clarify how to prepare them to look like the cheesecake factory, but as everyone has found out, being pretty doesn't effect the taste! Thank you again everyone!! I know this seems like a really hard recipe but it really isnt, alot of the ingriedients are used more than once. I usually make it by hand without a blender, and I consider it a just cause, a blender would make it even more of a snap! This is a copycat of The Cheesecake factory appetizer which is heavenly! I put 4 servings, its enough calories to feed 8 but really only enough to share greedily with 2. LOL"

SALSA VERDE

2 Tomatillos, diced

4 oz Mild green chilies, drained and diced

1 Green onion, minced

2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, minced

15 tsp Granulated sugar

14 tsp Ground cumin

14 tsp Salt

1 pinch Ground black pepper

FOR TOMATO SALSA

1 Medium tomatoes, diced

1 tbsp Minced Spanish onion

1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, minced

14 tsp Lime juice

12 Small jalapeno, seeded and minced

1 dash Salt

1 dash Ground black pepper

FOR SOUTHWESTERN SAUCE

12 cups Mayonnaise

1 tsp White vinegar

1 tsp Water

34 tsp Granulated sugar

12 Chili powder

14 Paprika

1 pinch Cayenne pepper

1 pinch Onion powder

1 dash Salt

1 dash Garlic powder

FOR CAKES

13 cups Frozen sweet corn

12 cups Butter, softened

3 tbsp Sugar

1 pinch Salt

12 Corn masa harina flour (corn flour)

2 tbsp All-purpose flour

FOR GARNISH

14 cups Sour cream

12 Avocado, diced

2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped

Prepare salsa verde by combining all prepared ingredients. Chill.

Prepare tomato salsa by combining all prepared ingredients. Chill.

Prepare southwestern sauce by combining all ingredients. Chill.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Prepare the tamale cakes by chopping 1 cup of the frozen corn in a food processor until it's coarsely pureed. Combine pureed corn with softened butter, sugar, and salt. Blend well.

Add masa and flour and blend well. Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of frozen corn kernels by hand.

Measure 1/2 cup portions of the mixture and form it into 3" wide patties with your hands. Arrange the patties on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cakes are browned on the bottom.

Carefully flip all cakes with a spatula and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until other side is browned.

Assembly: Place all three cakes on a warmed serving platter. Dollop each with one of the three sauces. Garnish with diced avocado, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 495Calories from Fat 281

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.3g49%

Saturated Fat 17g85%
Cholesterol 68.5mg23%
Sodium 825.8mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 53.9g18%

Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%

Sugars 17.7g
Protein 6.8g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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The Cheesecake Factory Sweet Corn Tamale Recipe