Description
A delightful fusion of deep-fried goodness featuring sweet corn, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by gathering and measuring out all your ingredients. Chop the bacon into small pieces and give the sweet corn a rough chop if using larger cobs.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, and seasonings. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk.
- Mix It All Together: Add fresh corn and cooked bacon into dry ingredients; pour egg mixture over. Stir to combine until everything holds together.
- Heat the Oil: In the skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F.
- Fry the Corn Nuggets: Use a spoon to scoop out portions of the mixture and place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain: Remove the nuggets with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow to cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For a lighter option, try turkey bacon or use mushrooms instead. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: deep-fried, appetizer, bacon, corn, family recipe