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Cheesy Corn Fritters

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I’m a big believer in the classic, simple recipes being the ones that stand the test of time, such as these delicious Cheesy Corn Fritters – one of the first ever recipes I shared on social media. Made with just a handful of simple, low-cost ingredients, these fritters are sure to be a huge hit with the family and become a regular in your meal rotation. They are a great option when you want to whip up something tasty in less than 15 minutes using just one pan. Served with a simple green salad or baby spinach leaves with avocado, these fritters are ideal for quick weeknight meals or casual weekend fare – from part of a big breakfast to a light supper!

Cheesy Corn Fritters
You’ll be blown away by the simplicity, flavour and crunch of these delicious Cheesy Corn Fritters.

As the fritters can be served hot or cold, my kids love finding these in their lunchboxes, so I usually cook up a big batch once a fortnight to freeze – they are just so great to have on hand! If guests pop over on the weekend, you can fancy the fritters up by serving them with some smoked salmon, avocado and a poached egg. You can use fresh, canned or even frozen corn to make these gorgeous cheesy fritters, but using fresh corn will give you that delicious crunch. You can find this recipe in my cookbook, The Simple Dinner Edit, which is a collection of 80 easy, delicious dinner ideas and time-saving tips available to order now.

What can I serve these fritters with?

You can jazz these corn fritters up by serving them with smoked salmon or bacon, avocado and a poached egg for a relaxed weekend brunch. Otherwise, they are great with a simple green salad. Instead of the sour cream, you could serve the fritters with a salsa or hot sauce of your choice. Try them with Homemade Coleslaw or Pineapple & Coriander Salsa.

Can I add other vegetables to the fritter mixture?

You sure can! Substitute some of the corn with another vegetable of choice, such as grated zucchini (courgette), sweet potato, carrot or broccoli.

What are some other easy vegetarian recipes?

Black Bean Burritos Recipe
Spinach and Feta Rolls Recipe
Crispy Sticky Tofu Bowls Recipe
Loaded Veggie Nachos Recipe
Shakshuka Recipe

Cheesy Corn Fritters

Cheesy Corn Fritters

Author: Nicole
4.8 from 5 votes
“Absolutely delicious. I have been searching for cafe quality fritters for a while now. These were perfect.”
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Made with only a handful of simple, low-cost ingredients, these deliciously crunchy Cheesy Corn Fritters can be on the table in less than 15 minutes.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Total 13 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 300 g (10½ oz) corn kernels, fresh, tinned or frozen (see note 1)
  • 75 g (½ cup) self-raising flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 60 g (½ cup) freshly grated cheddar
  • 1 tbsp full-cream (whole) milk
  • 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh dill
  • 2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • olive oil spray
TO SERVE
  • 4 tbsp sour cream

Equipment

Instructions

  • Place the corn, flour, salt, eggs, cheese, milk (see note 2), dill and spring onion in a medium-sized bowl and combine.
  • Heat a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil so the base of the pan is evenly coated.
  • Spoon ¼ cup of the corn mixture into the pan and spray the top with olive oil spray before using your spatula to gently flatten the mixture into a flat, circular shape.
  • Cook 2–3 fritters at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook the fritters for 6–8 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Serve the fritters with the sour cream.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Corn Fritters
Amount per Serving
Calories
373
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
107
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
587
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
206
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
493
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
151
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe notes

Note 1 – Fresh corn is the tastiest and gives the best “pop” texture when you bite into the fritters. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before use. Use a scrunched-up paper towel to dry thawed frozen or canned corn prior to use.
Note 2 – If the mixture is too thick, you can thin it out with a little extra milk.

MAKE AHEAD

You can refrigerate the fritters for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight or allow to thaw for 30 minutes on the counter before use. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. They can also be eaten cold.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate the fritters for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months. Thaw the fritters completely in the fridge overnight or allow to thaw for 30 minutes on the counter before use. Reheat in the microwave or toaster. They can also be eaten cold. 

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!
Course Appetisers, lunch, Snack
Cuisine American, Australian

  1. Really yummy

    • So great to hear, Craig! 🙌🏻 Nic x

  2. Can GF flour be used for these?

    • Hi Verity, yes – gluten-free flour works well here. Just use it cup-for-cup in place of regular flour. The texture may be slightly softer, but they’ll still hold together nicely and crisp up well in the pan. Nic x

  3. I’ve made these a few times. They are a bit with the kids ! I make them a bit more baby friendly by half blending the corn and adding extra veggies like red capsicum and carrot and replace with with a herb and paprika and spice blend. Super yum!

    • Hi Steph, thanks for this brilliant and useful feedback. I love hearing how you tweaked the recipe to suit the little eaters! Nic x

  4. These are the yummiest fritters! I’ve tried lots of different recipes trying to find a way to get my boys to eat more veggies and these are definitely a winner! I use fresh corn cut off the cob and they work out perfectly every time!

    • Thanks for the great feedback, Kristy. Yep, the flavour of fresh corn off the cob is amazing, isn’t it!? Nic x

  5. 5 stars
    So yummy! 🤤

    • Great to hear, Kiara! Thanks for the rating, Nic x

  6. Made these for the first time for dinner tonight because we had a lot of fresh corn on the cob. These were great as we dont like zuccini which is usually in corn fritters. I also added feta cheese. There are a winner for our family

    • Hi Karen, thanks so much for sharing your feedback … I can imagine the feta addition was delicious! Nic x

  7. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Super easy, great for budget and the little ones enjoy! Can’t be more happy I tried this recipe. Used frozen corn defrosted in the microwave for a minute or so and it’s perfect!

    • Wonderful to hear, Bianca! thanks also for the rating, Nic x

  8. These are great for breakfast meal prep! I’ve been making this recipe in batches, freezing then thawing and popping them in the toaster for quick reheating. Also, hot tip: if using canned corn, dry using a salad spinner! I did this today and got so much more liquid out rather than the paper towel method. I have also been trying different herb combinations, I think sage is my favourite. Thanks for the great recipe!

    • Hi Amarinda, I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe but also thank you SO much for sharing your wonderful tips with the community! Nic x

  9. What do you do with the onion?

    • Hi Mariza, thank you so much for picking up this error in the recipe. I am so sorry … you add the spring onion in the first step with the other ingredients. I am going to fix the recipe on the website right now! Thanks again for your eagle eye. Nic x

  10. Absolutely delicious. I have been searching for cafe quality fritters for a while now. These were perfect. I used the last of the dill from my garden and 50g of grated zucchini in place of some corn.

    So easy and amazing. Thank you!

    • Wow, Maddy, I don’t think my fritters could compare with yours using actual homegrown ingredients. I can imagine how delicious that would be. I’m so happy you like the recipe. Nic x

  11. 5 stars
    My 11 year old son made these today, so easy and so tasty. I was a little concerned with the mixture consistency but they turned out perfect!! Another fantastic recipe to add to the collection.

    • Oh this melts my heart, so beautiful that your son made these! I am so glad you all enjoyed them and am really grateful to you taking the time to leave such a lovely message. Thank you so much, Nic x

  12. 4 stars
    Delicious but I also had to add a 2nd egg and more milk. I used frozen corn and think it would be better to thaw corn first perhaps??

    • Hey Alison! I’m so glad you loved them as much as we do – Thank you SO much for sharing your feedback! I have now amended the recipe to include an additional egg, I’ve made it a few more times and have found the mixture to work just as well with 2, if not better as it’s easier to dollop into the pan. Thanks again for taking the time to comment and thank you for trying the recipe! Nic x

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