PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 6 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 16 MINS | SERVINGS: 6
The first time I made this, I was having issues with leftover corn. I hate wasting food, so I always look for easy recipes to turn leftovers into new wonderful meals! I can share my favourite recipes, but today I want to put these corn and cheddar mashed potato fritters in the spotlight! I think it is time to give justice to this wonderful recipe.
I have been enjoying this recipe for years. I already shared this with many of my friends and colleagues, and they all love it! To make these fritters all you need are a few simple ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. All it takes is sixteen minutes, and you’ll have these delicious fritters on your dinner table.
For the ingredients, you can stick to the original list or swap some with your favourites. Make sure to try this recipe soon. It’s easy, quick, and a lifesaver!
INGREDIENTS
1 large egg, beaten
1 c. day-old mashed potatoes
1/4 c. chopped scallions
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. cooked corn kernels (defrosted frozen corn or canned corn is also fine)
1/4 c. canola oil for frying
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
HOW TO MAKE CORN AND CHEDDAR MASHED POTATO FRITTERS
Step 1: In a non-stick frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2: In a bowl, place all the ingredients and mix well until blended. Into the hot oil, gradually drop rounded kitchen soup spoons. Slightly flatten the potato mixture.
Step 3: Cook the fritters for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Step 4: On paper towels or brown bags, transfer the cooked fritters to drain the oils.
Step 5: Serve the corn and cheddar mashed potato fritters right away. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 c. day-old mashed potatoes
- 1/4 c. chopped scallions
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. cooked corn kernels (defrosted frozen corn or canned corn is also fine)
- 1/4 c. canola oil for frying
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: In a non-stick frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2: In a bowl, place all the ingredients and mix well until blended. Into the hot oil, gradually drop rounded kitchen soup spoons. Slightly flatten the potato mixture.
Step 3: Cook the fritters for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Step 4: On paper towels or brown bags, transfer the cooked fritters to drain the oils.
Step 5: Serve the corn and cheddar mashed potato fritters right away. Enjoy!
