Utilize leftover corn and mashed potatoes to create a new tasty side dish with these Corn & Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters.
Sometimes the family just wants what we like to call a "stick to your ribs" meal. No experiments. No crazy vegetables or sides. Just some good old fashioned roasted roast beef or chicken with mashed potatoes and corn.
In my house, I always tend to make too much food because I'm afraid of running out; which is why I always have leftover corn and potatoes.
I decided to turn them into these Corn & Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters to serve with another meal and they were a HUGE hit!
This recipe is so simple to make and you can substitute your favorite cheese, but I chose to use shredded Cheddar.
The entire process takes about 15-20 minutes and you have a tasty new side dish to serve with another meal.
How do you make Corn & Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters?
Start by taking your day old, leftover mashed potatoes and corn and add them to a bowl. Next, add chopped scallions, cheese, egg, flour, and baking powder. Mix well.
Heat oil over medium high heat; then drop in spoonfuls of the potato mixture and brown for 2-3 minutes per side.
We've made this recipe Corn & Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters over and over again. In the years since I first posted this recipe, it's also become one of the most popular recipes here at Carrie's Experimental Kitchen. ~Enjoy!
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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)
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ 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.
More Fritter Recipes
- Loaded Mashed Potato Fritters
- Eggplant Fritters
- Black Bean Zucchini Fritters
- Jalepeno Popper Corn Fritters
- Avocado and Gouda BLT Corn Fritter Stacks with Chipotle Bourbon Dressing
- Grilled Corn Fritters
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Jennifer Boehme says
My grandma taught us how to make potato pancakes many years ago, never thought to do this with them. I have to try this one day as a side.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
My kids aren't huge fan of mashed potatoes, but they love these.
cara buat donat kentang says
in Indonesia, this food called bakwan
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
I had to look it up and it is a lot like bakwan. I'll have to try it, thanks for letting me know!
plasterer bristol says
Hmm these look delicious, thanks for posting up this recipe, looks quite simple to make.
Simon
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thanks Simon, they really are quite easy and my family loves them!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
What a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes! I love the corn and scallions in these!
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thank you Kristine. My youngest now asks me to make extra mashed potatoes and corn so I can make these the day after.
Potato Recipes Blog says
Hi Carrie,
Your delicious recipe has been nominated as one of the "Top 100 Best Potato Fritters Recipes on the Internet". You can view it and vote for it here: http://potato-recipes.org/best-potato-recipes/best-potato-fritters-recipes-internet/ (position #23).
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thank you Melissa, Sonali, Joan and Tabitha! I still have to figure Pinterest out, just need about a 6 hour block of time to set it all up! lol
Tabitha (a.k.a. Penny) says
Carrie, you have my stomach growling. These look so good. Comfort! Thanks for being so faithful to link up at Weekend Potluck. I'm pinning these.
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Carrie, these look wonderful, will definitely be trying this soon. Pinned it!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
These look and sound fantastic! Yum!
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Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thanks Teena Mary, I'll have to stop by to check that out! 🙂
Teena Mary says
This recipe looks so scrumptious Carrie! I loved the ingredients! Hoping to see your sweet & romantic recipes for my ''Valentine's Day Event'' 🙂
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thank you Delilah and Corey!
Melissa Placzek says
yum yum yum!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
Super yum! I will be making these this weekend 🙂 mmmmmmm
Deliciously Delilah says
Sounds delicious. A potato cake and a corn fritter all in one!