CORN AND CHEDDAR FRITTERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Corn and Cheddar Fritters Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by mirelsonp

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups fresh corn
2 Tbsp chopped jarred pimentos
2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Canola oil for frying

Steps:

1. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and hot sauce; set aside in refrigerator. 2. In a medium bowl mix milk, egg, baking powder, cornmeal, flour and salt until smooth. Stir in fresh corn, pimentos, parsley and cheese. 3. Pour 1/4 inch canola oil into a large skillet and heat. Working in batches, fry 1/4-cup scoops of batter until golden, turning once, about 4 minutes total; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot fritters with spicy mayonnaise.