Ingredients
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- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, chopped green onions, or jalapeño for added flavor
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cheese, flour, baking powder, and seasoning.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together, then add to the corn mixture.
- Stir until you have a thick batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop small spoonfuls of batter into the skillet.
- Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
Let the batter sit in the fridge for 10 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor. Serve with sour cream, ranch, or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg