corn cheddar mashed potato
These corn cheddar mashed potato fritters are a perfect savory snack or side dish made with leftover mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and sharp cheddar cheese, pan-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup day old mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels defrosted frozen or canned corn is fine
- 0.25 cup chopped scallions
- 0.33 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup canola oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat canola oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cooked corn, scallions, shredded cheddar cheese, beaten egg, flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a batter.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Cook fritters for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Notes
These fritters are delicious served warm as a side dish or snack and pair well with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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