Cornmeal Cheddar Fritters Recipe - Cooking Index

Cornmeal Cheddar Fritters

Courses: Sauces, Snacks, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 24 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup  Cornmeal
1 cup  Grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup  Grated onion
1/4 cup  Minced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon  Salt
  Cayenne pepper - to taste
3/4 cup  Boiling water
  Vegetable oil - for frying
  Louisiana-style hot sauce,
  For example Crystal brand

Recipe Instructions

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 degrees. Drop 6 spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain. Season with additional salt if desired. Serve warm with hot sauce.

This recipe yields about 2 dozen fritters.

Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CL-8817 broadcast 02-10-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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