Description
These Cheesy Corn Fritters are a delightful appetizer or snack that combines sweet corn with savory cheeses, fried to crispy perfection. They are quick and easy to make, perfect for using up leftover corn and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesy Corn Fritters Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine corn, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, green onions, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk, then add to the corn mixture and stir to combine.
- Fry Fritters: Heat oil in a skillet, drop batter by tablespoons, flatten, and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeño.
- Great for using up leftover corn or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
