Name: Chicken Corn Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken; 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Oil for deep-fat frying; GREEN CHILE SAUCE:; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1 cup whole milk; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

I've always loved corn fritters, but they weren't satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and was thrilled when my husband and our three young boys gave it rave reviews. The chicken and zesty sauce make these a wonderful brunch or lunch entree. -Marie Greene, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken

1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten

1/2 cup whole milk

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Oil for deep-fat frying

GREEN CHILE SAUCE:

1/3 cup butter, cubed

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

1 cup whole milk

Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Instructions

1 Place corn in a large bowl; lightly crush with a potato masher. Stir in the chicken, egg, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into the corn mixture just until combined.

2 In a deep-fat fryer or skillet, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil. Fry for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.

3 In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth. Add chiles. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with corn fritters; sprinkle with cheese if desired.