Corn Fritters

 Comfort Vegetarian Easy total time35 mins yields18 – 24 fritters addedJanuary 2020

Fritters

• 2 cups yellow corn kernels, thawed if frozen
• ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ cup red bell peppers, diced
• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• (optional) 1 tablespoon jalapenos, diced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• Kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• vegetable or canola oil, for cooking

1. Mix together the corn, flour, milk, Parmesan, red bell peppers, cornmeal, jalapenos, sugar, baking powder, cayenne, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt and the egg in a large bowl.
2. Heat 4 to 5 inches oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat to 360°F. Working in batches, drop 4 to 5 spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and crisped, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
3. Serve with Black Pepper and Honey Sour Cream.

Black Pepper and Honey Sour Cream

• 1 cup sour cream
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Combine the sour cream, honey and black pepper in small bowl.