CORN FRITTERS PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER'S

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The White House Cookbook! Served at the White House for Jimmy Carter's family for an informal dinner with friends.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 19m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups corn, drained
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper (6 twists)
2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup flour
4 egg whites, at room temperature
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a mixing boil combine corn kernels, sugar, salt, pepper and diced red pepper. Stir in egg yolks, one at a time. Fold in flour. In a clean bowl beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the batter. In a large cast iron skillet heat oil over medium heat; gently drop in heaping tablespoons of the batter to make around 12 fritters.
  • Fry fritters to golden brown turning to cook evenly; allow two minutes frying time for each side so that the fritters are puffed up and cooked through; using a slotted spoon transfer onto paper towel. Drain well and serve hot.
  • For breakfast dish arrange in a baking sheet and dust with confectioners sugar. Glaze under hot broiler for one to two minutes and serve at once with honey or maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 124.7, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.9

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