Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (with excess moisture squeezed out )
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg (large)
  • ½ cup milk
  • oil for cooking

Instruction

  • Prepare the zucchini by grating and spreading over flat surface lined with paper towels. Place another layer of paper towels over zucchini and press to squeeze out excess moisture. Let sit 10 minutes and set aside.
  • In a frying pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, corn, and minced garlic 3-5 minutes until tender.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, and pepper together.
  • Add in zucchini, onion and corn mixture, cheese, egg, and milk. Mix until combined into a thick batter.
  • In same frying pan (wiped out) heat oil (about ¼ inch deep) over medium heat. Spoon ¼ cup batter at a time into pan. Cook 3-4 fritters at a time for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Lay on paper towels to drain excess oil and serve while warm.