Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Fritters

Ingredients

- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped jalapenos. Stir in the finely chopped onion.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, smoked paprika, and salt.

3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Add the beaten egg and milk to the corn mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until everything is just combined and forms a thick batter.

4. Heat the Oil:
- In a large skillet, pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over medium-high until shimmering (around 350°F).

5. Fry the Fritters:
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.

6. Drain Excess Oil:
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

7. Serve:
- Serve hot, perhaps with a side of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Corn fritters
- Jalapeno snacks
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Pan-fried recipes
- Cornmeal snack
- Cheesy bites
- Quick appetizers
- Spicy fritters
- Party snacks
- Jalapeno recipes

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1200

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