side dishes
Spicy Corn Fritters
Chilies and salsa turn up the tempo of these corn fritters. Bisquick® adds ease in preparation.
Prep: 20 min – Cook: 30 min
Vegetable oil
4 cups Original Bisquick®
1 cup cold water
2 eggs
2 cans (15 1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, well drained
Salsa, if desired
1. Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in deep fryer to 375°F.
2. Mix Bisquick, cold water and eggs in large bowl with spoon until smooth. Stir in corn and chilies.
3. Drop batter by small spoonfuls into hot oil. Turn and fry until evenly golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with salsa.
Makes 4 dozen fritters
Nutritional Info Per 1 Fritter:
Calories 95 (Calories from Fat 55); Fat 6g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 200mg; Potassium 50mg; Carbohydrate 10g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 1g
Diet Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Fat
Variation: If you’re not up for spicy, check this. Skip the chilies and salsa, and serve the fritters with butter and maple syrup. Yum!
This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.