Posted: 07/03/2019

Cheddar Corn Fritters

Name: Cheddar Corn Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 fritters
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ears fresh corn (*or 2 cups corn kernels); 3 tablespoons diced red or green bell pepper; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons melted butter; vegetable oil, for frying

Total Time: 35 minutes 0 Reviews Jump to Recipe

The perfect use for fresh corn, these Cheddar Corn Fritters are cheesy, irresistible and melt-in-your mouth delicious.

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Looking for more side dishes with fresh vegetables? Try these Glazed Carrots, this Broccoli Salad, this Fresh Green Bean Salad with Asian Dressing, or this Tomato Tart with Bacon and Gruyere.

It is the time of year when you start seeing fresh corn at the store and the roadside stands. And judging by the amounts of corn that I start buying, you can pretty much say that I love corn season. Give me all the corn and tomatoes, and I’m a happy girl.

These Cheddar Corn Fritters are one of the corn recipes that I can say I have no self control around. Set a batch of these in front of me, and I can’t say no. Before I know it, I’ve even 3 and I’m going back for a 4th. It’s a recipe that I have to make at least once every time corn is in season, and it’s the reason I mourn when corn season is over. Yep, these babies are that good.

Watch how to make these Cheddar Corn Fritters here:

What are Corn Fritters?

So, if you’ve never had a corn fritter, you’re probably wondering what they are. Corn fritters are little fried “cakes”. I’ve often seen them called cakes, although they do not resemble that cake you would find at the bakery. Instead, these are a mixture of corn, eggs, flour, and a few other ingredients that make a batter that is pan fried. They can be served as a side dish, or even as an appetizer. While some fritters are more dough, these corn fritters are more corn with the batter that holds them together.

What Kind of Corn Do You Use In Corn Fritters?

I only make these in the summer (and sometimes early fall) when I can get fresh corn. I think fresh is definitely superior in this recipe. One pro of using fresh corn on the cob is that you will get all of the corn milk that comes off the cob when you cut the corn from the cob. The milk is the milky substance that comes from the cob, and it adds a lot of flavor. I also think the flavor and texture of fresh corn is better. If you are in a pinch, you can use frozen corn as well. I wouldn’t suggest using canned corn, though, as it isn’t as firm or fresh tasting.

More Recipes Using Fresh Corn

Grilled Mexican Corn on the Cob
Grilled Corn Quesadilla Recipe
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Smoky Butter
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Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad
Tilapia with Roasted Corn
Grilled Corn and Green Chile Dip

Tools You May Need To Make These Cheddar Corn Fritters

You’ll need a heavy duty skillet to make the fritters. I like to fry my fritters in a cast iron skillet. It holds the heat well and they just last forever!

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