Cornmeal cheddar fritters
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Cornmeal |
| 1 | cup | Grated sharp Cheddar |
| ½ | cup | Grated onion |
| ¼ | cup | Minced red bell pepper |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| Cayenne, to taste | ||
| ¾ | cup | Boiling water |
| Vegetable oil for frying | ||
| Louisiana-style hot sauce, for example Crystal brand | ||
Directions
In a bowl combine cornmeal, Cheddar, onion, bell pepper, salt, and cayenne.
Stir in boiling water and mix thoroughly. In a deep heavy pan or deep fryer heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350 F. Drop 6 spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain. Season with additional salt if desired. Serve warm with hot sauce.
Yield: about 2 dozen
NOTES : Cooking Live Recipe by: Cooking Live Show #CL8817 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #480 by Angele Freeman <jfreeman@...> on Feb 11, 1997.