Cheesy Corn Fritters
These Cheesy Corn Fritters made with fresh sweet corn, cheddar and chives are light and fluffy cakes with amazing texture and flavor. This easy 15 minute recipe is a perfect side dish or breakfast served with some bacon and eggs.
Servings: 6 fritters
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk 2% or whole
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cob of sweet corn husked*
- 1 Tablespoon chives
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk and eggs. Add in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the Cheddar, Parmesan, sweet corn cut off cob and chives. Fold just until combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter.
- When the oil is hot and fragrant, scoop 1/2 cup batter into pan to form fritter. Space them out so they aren't overcrowded.
- Cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom and bubbles are forming on top. Flip the fritter and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot.
Notes
OPTIONAL: Add 1/2 cup cooked meat to the batter (crumbled bacon, diced sausage or ham are all great additions)
*3/4 cup canned or frozen (heated) corn can be substituted for fresh sweet corn. Just be sure to drain it very well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 291mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g