Corn and Cheddar Fritters

By mirelsonp

Recipe Source: Ladies Home Journal - August 2012

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh corn
• 2 Tbsp chopped jarred pimentos
• 2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Canola oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and hot sauce; set aside in refrigerator.

2. In a medium bowl mix milk, egg, baking powder, cornmeal, flour and salt until smooth. Stir in fresh corn, pimentos, parsley and cheese.

3. Pour 1/4 inch canola oil into a large skillet and heat. Working in batches, fry 1/4-cup scoops of batter until golden, turning once, about 4 minutes total; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot fritters with spicy mayonnaise.