Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup corn (fresh cleaned or thawed frozen)
  • 3/4 cup grated zucchini
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup of milk (plus more if needed)
  • 1 egg
  • Vegetable Oil to Fry

Instruction

  • Place vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet and heat to 365 - 375 degrees.
  • Clean corn off cob. Shred zucchini.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in large bowl and mix.
  • Beat egg and milk together then pour into the dry ingredients.
  • Add corn, zucchini and cheese and mix just until incorporated.
  • Batter should be thick. Add more milk if batter is to too thick.
  • Drop the fritters by large spoonful into the hot oil. Cook in batches. Turn once and cook each side until nicely browned - about 5 minutes.