Description
These Crispy Cheddar Corn Potato Fritters are a delightful combination of mashed potatoes, corn, and sharp cheddar cheese, fried to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these fritters are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
Corn:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
Cheddar Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Green Onions:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
Flour:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Egg:
- 1 large egg
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Vegetable Oil:
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, corn, cheddar cheese, green onions, flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Fry Fritters: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture, flatten into patties, and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fritters, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, chill the mixture for 20 minutes before frying.
- You can customize by adding jalapeños or bacon bits for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
