Description
These Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Corn Fritters are the perfect finger food for game day gatherings! Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and diced jalapeños.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the corn mixture and stir to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg, then add to the fritter mixture.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
6. Scoop the batter into the hot oil, forming small fritters, and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Remove fritters and drain on a paper towel.
8. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter. These fritters are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fritters, appetizers, game day, cheesy, bacon, jalapeño