Corn Fritters with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese
These crispy, sweet, and savory corn fritters are loaded with juicy kernels of corn, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Enjoy them as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 fritters
Calories: 161kcal
- 1 15 ounce can corn drained and patted dry (or 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen, thawed corn)
- 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- oil for frying
Mix together the corn, bacon, flour, eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Heat just enough oil to cover the bottom of your frying pan over medium heat. The oil is hot enough when a few drops of water sizzle when added to it.
Spoon out about 1/4 cup of batter for each fritter and add it to the hot oil. Fry undisturbed for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully flip and repeat on the other side for another 2-3 minutes. You may have to work in batches.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
Serve with sour cream or your favorite dip, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- If using frozen corn, thaw it first then pat it as dry as possible with paper towels.
- Use a neutral flavored oil like vegetable or canola to get the corn fritters really crispy. You can use olive oil or peanut oil, but these oils do add some flavor.
- Store leftover corn fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 5-7 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary. It does not include the oil.
Serving: 1fritter | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg