Cheesy Corn Fritters
Satisfy your craving for crispy, cheesy goodness with this delicious corn fritters recipe. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, these fritters have a crispy exterior and a gooey, flavorful center. Perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs large
- 2/3 Cup Milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1/2 Cup Cornmeal
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 3 Cups Corn Kernels fresh or thawed from frozen
- 2 Tablespoons Scallions chopped
- 1 Cup Triple Cheddar Cheese Blend colby jack cheese shredded
- 1/4 Cup Oil or more
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and ground cayenne.2 Eggs, 2/3 Cup Milk, 1 ½ teaspoons Salt, 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
- Whisk in the flour, cornmeal. sugar and baking powder until just combined.1 Cup Flour, 1/2 Cup Cornmeal, 1 Tablespoon Sugar, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- Stir in the corn, scallions and cheese.3 Cups Corn Kernels, 2 Tablespoons Scallions, 1 Cup Triple Cheddar Cheese Blend
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-low and add enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the skillet, about 1/4 cup.1/4 Cup Oil
- Once the oil is shimmering hot, add a heaping tablespoon of the batter to the skillet. Using the back of the spoon, flatten it into a round patty. Repeat until you have 3 to 4 fritters in the pan.
- Fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes, then cook for an additional 2 minutes. Adding more oil as needed.
- Remove from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat until you have used all the batter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg