Corn Pepper Jack Fry Cakes
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, these Corn Pepper Jack Fry Cakes are the perfect blend of savory comfort and zesty spice. Made with sweet corn kernels, shredded Pepper Jack cheese, and a touch of smoked paprika, these golden cakes fry up to perfection with their irresistibly crisp edges and tender interior. The combination of cornmeal and flour gives them a delightful texture, while green onions add a pop of freshness to every bite. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a side dish for your favorite Tex-Mex meal, or a snack paired with sour cream or salsa, these easy-to-make fry cakes will become a household favorite. Ready in just 35 minutes, they're a quick and delicious way to elevate any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms. Do not overmix.
Fold in the corn kernels, shredded Pepper Jack cheese, and green onions until evenly distributed.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers (around 350°F or 175°C).
Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter per cake into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon to form a circular cake.
Cook the cakes for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Remove the cakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet if necessary.
Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.9 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.5 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 479 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 2467 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 68.3 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1757 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
