Mamie's Corn Fritters

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These wonderful corn fritters came down from my great-grandmother. They can be served with maple syrup for breakfast, or as a side dish with jambalaya, chili, or a Mexican dinner.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 fritters
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 dash ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Combine creamed corn, flour, milk, egg, sugar, salt, 2 teaspoons oil, baking powder, vanilla extract, and pepper in a bowl to create a thick batter. Add more flour to the mixture if it seems too thin.

  2. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Test the readiness of the oil by dropping a small drop of batter into the oil; it should immediately start to bubble and cook, indicating that the oil is hot enough. Carefully drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Cook no more than 4 fritters at a time to avoid cooling the oil, which causes the fritters to absorb more oil than necessary.

  4. Cook fritters in the hot oil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn over and cook until both sides are golden brown, about 1 minute more. Lift from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain. Continue with remaining batter.

Cook's Note:

If using a deep fryer, the fritter will sink to the bottom, then rise to the top in a few moments. Cook no more than four fritters at a time to avoid cooling the oil (this causes the fritters to absorb more of the oil). For deep fryers, cook fritters for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown, tapping gently now and then to help them turn.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

64 Calories
3g Fat
9g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 64
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 337mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 38mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.