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Cornmeal Cheddar Fritters


Title: Cornmeal Cheddar Fritters
Categories: Cooking liv, Import
Yield: 1 Servings

1 c Cornmeal
1 c Grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 c Grated onion
1/4 c Minced red bell pepper
1 ts Salt
Cayenne, to taste
3/4 c Boiling water
Vegetable oil for frying
Louisiana-style hot sauce,
-for example Crystal brand

In a bowl combine cornmeal, Cheddar, onion, bell pepper, salt, and cayenne.
Stir in boiling water and mix thoroughly. In a deep heavy pan or deep fryer
heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350 F. Drop 6 spoonfuls of the batter
into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain. Season with additional salt if
desired. Serve warm with hot sauce.

Yield: about 2 dozen

NOTES : Cooking Live Recipe by: Cooking Live Show #CL8817

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #480 by Angele Freeman
on Feb 11, 1997.