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.

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