Corn Cakes: Excellent for Breakfast or Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow or blue cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup cooked whole kernel corn
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
• Oil for frying
• Maple syrup, optional