Corn and Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup day old mashed potatoes
• 1 cup cooked corn kernels (defrosted frozen corn or canned corn is also fine)
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup canola oil for frying

Instructions

• Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until it is hot.
• Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Slowly drop rounded kitchen soup spoons into the oil and flatten the potato mixture slightly.
• Cook 2-3 minutes per side, allowing them to turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels or brown bags to remove excess oil.

ORIGINAL RECIPE