HAM 'N' CORN FRITTERS

Ham 'N' Corn Fritters image

This old-fashioned recipe's pretty golden fritters are a perfect addition to any down-home brunch. You'll be amazed at how quickly they disappear. -Nelda Cronbaugh, Belle Plaine, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/3 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, cooked and drained
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

Separate eggs; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Beat in milk. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper; add to yolk mixture and mix well. Stir in corn and ham. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into the corn mixture., In an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side, turning with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.