Jalapeño Cheddar Cakes
Add a little spice to your holiday spread with this kicked-up version of a classic.
December 2, 2012
Serves: 6 to 8
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Serves 6 to 8
What you need:
2 cups flour, plus extra
1 tablespoon baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1/3 cup cold vegan margarine
1 cup unsweetened, plain soymilk or almond milk
1 cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds, divided (Howell suggests Daiya)
1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, diced, divided
1-1/4 cups onion, small diced
What you do:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutritional yeast. Add margarine and combine with flour, using a fork. Add milk and mix with fork. The batter should be sticky to the touch.
- Fold in 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 tablespoon jalapeño, and onions and mix well. On a floured surface, sprinkle on remaining cheese and peppers. Place dough on the surface and roll until dough is covered on all sides by flour, cheese, and peppers.
- Using hands, pull 2 to 4 ounce portions of dough (roughly the size of a deck of cards) and roll into a ball. Roll in flour, shaking off excess, and place on a nonstick cooking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Photo courtesy of Kate Echle
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