Taco Corn Fritters
ByWhen Matt and I were at Whole Foods recently, we saw that they had some sort of Jalapeno-Corn fritter for sale on their hot bar. They looked SO GOOD, and while I didn’t figure our kids would appreciate the jalapenos, immediately my brain started thinking through how I could create something like this for a quick lunch that would be a little more kid-friendly. Feel free to add jalapenos to this recipe if you want. Just don’t touch your eye after messing with jalapenos. Or at least have milk handy if you do. But really…just don’t touch your eye.
I kind of wanted an “all in one” meal, which is why I put taco meat in our fritters. Then, since it had taco meat, I figured it needed cheese. Those items are optional…but wow are they good! Of course though, I’m the girl who needs her beef. ;)
Taco Corn Fritters
1/2 pound cooked hamburger meat seasoned with taco seasoning mix (Many commercial taco seasonings contain gluten! I highly recommend making and using this wonderful homemade recipe!)
2 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups frozen or canned corn
oil for frying (I used palm shortening)
Brown hamburger meat and add taco seasoning mix to taste. Mix together remaining ingredients, stirring in the seasoned meat. Melt palm shortening in a skillet. Scoop 1-2 Tablespoons of corn mixure into the hot oil and press down to form a “pattie”. Fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. (I had my electric skillet set to 350°.)
The great thing about these Taco Corn Fritters is that they even taste good cold, which means they would make a great grab and go lunch or snack!!! I haven’t tried freezing these (because we eat them too quickly!), but I’m pretty sure you could make up a big batch and freeze them for “fast food”.
So would you put jalapenos in these, or not? How would your family like them best?!
these look YUMMY! :)
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Mmmmm, sounds yummy! I wouldn’t put jalapenos…we’re not really spicy folks!
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These look good! Kind of like corn muffins… My husband is allergic to all “nightshade” foods (tomatoes, peppers, paprika, etc) so no taco seasoning for us!
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Those look wonderful! I’ve never had anything like that (or made it either). I must try this soon!
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Wow…these look great! My mom used to make corn fritters all the time when I was little…but, I love the idea of adding meat and cheese and making this a main course! Thanks for the great idea!
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My family would love these – can’t wait to try them! We will be adding jalepenos to ours :-)
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We would add green chiles. And probably top them with sour cream, salsa and jalapenos. All my boys like spicy!! These look amazing!!
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Those look yummy! I will try out on the kids and myself and then if we like them, make some with jalapenos for the hubs. ;)
I’ve recently found out I’m allergic to honey (great, huh?) – will be subbing maple syrup, but do you think I could also sub sucanat? And if so, what proportions would you try?
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I”m definitely trying these.
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We don’t do gluten free but since we eat so much with wheat in it, it is a nice change of pace to have meals without it. I was looking for something different for supper tonight and I think this is it! Thanks!!!
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Sounds good…I just might have them for supper!
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I am *so* trying these tonight — I suspect the kids will even eat them! Though I’ll make a couple without the taco meat, since I’m off meat for a while. No particular reason I can’t just put the taco seasoning in the corn mixture, right?
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Laura Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Sure, why not!! Good idea!
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Yummy!
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They look so yummy! Thought I’d let you know a lot of the taco seasoning packets have wheat in them. Check the label carefully to make sure it’s GF for your little guy;)
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Laura Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Yes thank you…I did know that and linked to my homemade taco seasoning recipe, which is what I always use. BUT, I should be sure to add that info to my post for those who aren’t aware. THANK you for the reminder!
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Those look really yummy and easy! :)
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Love all in one meals!
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Looks really yummy! I’m going to have to try these for the family. Do you think they could be baked in mini muffin cups and served as an appetizer?
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Laura Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Sure, I don’t know why that wouldn’t work. Sounds great!
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Boy, these look great. Loving the gluten-free parade!
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These look great. We’ve never really eaten fritters, but these days I am all about simple and these fit the bill! YUM and probably no to anything really spicy :)
And AMEN on the Culver’s. We do not eat out often either (really almost never) and when we do Culver’s is one of our favorite places to go. And it supports a Wisconsin started business which we think is awesome.
Heather
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my husband loves Jalepenos so this will be fun to try :)
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I love it when you post new recipes Laura. Thanks so much!
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Well, the only fritters I’ve ever made before were apple fritters (and boy were they good!), but my kiddos like their cornbread, so I might have to give them a try sometime.
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Bet my 17 month old would eat these. Good way to get her to eat something other than chicken! And the option to freeze is perfect. For me, I would go full on jalepeno. Nobody else in my house wouldn’t touch a pepper.
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These look great, we’d love them with salsa and sour cream.
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GF cooking can sometimes get boring,but these look delicious!
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All I can say is YUMMO! These look so fun and delicious! Thanks!
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I have to follow a GF diet and can’t wait to try these. I might add salsa and black beans too!
Thanks for posting the comment about the wheat being added in taco seasoning mixes. TACO BELL seasoning is one of them (among many others)that has wheat.
Making your own is the best idea, but for those who don’t, McCormick is really good about labeling their products with the top allergens.
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Yummy, yum, yum!
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These look so good! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks!
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These look great!
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these sound delicious. I would have to make them with jalepenos, taco meat and cheese as well!
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I love trying new things!! Thank you!
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These look very good. I will be adding them to my menu list.
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You can try adding come cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning recipe for a little extra kick. Diced green chilies can be thrown into the corn fritter mix. They’re not as spicy as jalepeno’s. I guess it all depends on your family. We like our spice!!
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Letting my sister know about this weeks’ recipe parade – she’s been cooking gf for her husband and might like a few ideas.
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i would have to leave the cheese out but it looks good
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Could you use grits for this? We make grits alot but rarely buy cornmeal. So I already have a bunch and would love to try this…looks so good!
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The only fritters I’ve eaten are apple fritters. Those were so overly sweet!
I’d need to make 2 batches of corn fritters, 1 with and 1 without the peppers.
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I can’t wait to try these. They would make a great party appetizer.
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Yummy! We love your taco seasoning mix, and this is another great way to use it. We will definitely have green chiles or jalapenos in it…
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These look yummy. Thanks for posting.
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Sounds wonderful! Can’t wait to try them! And I LOVE your homemade taco seasoning – everybody is getting homemade seasonings and vanilla for christmas this year!!
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These look good! I enjoy your taco seasoning recipe.
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I do believe I will be making these scrumptous looking fritters tomorrow! I have some taco seasoned venison in my freezer just waiting for me to try these out!!
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This look great!
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Looks like fun recipe to try!
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Sigh. Fritter Form Factor Fail.
I’m no fry cook, so perhaps it was my technique, but I had a real problem with these falling apart in the oil. At one point I was actually stirring like soup! (at which point I had to stop and skim everything out — now thinking the bits might make for interesting scrambled eggs)
We also thought that perhaps muffins would be a good idea, also perhaps another egg?
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Laura Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Aw, bummer. :(
I’m trying to picture how this worked for you, and maybe I didn’t explain it very well in the instructions, but I just put a little bit of oil in my skillet and fry them on that. That way, they do stay together pretty well when I turn them.
And yes, another egg might help…just so they aren’t too liquidy!
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Those look yummy, we’ll have to try them someday!
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Those look so good. My husband likes jalapenoes, but I don’t think the kiddos would!!!
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Ooooo…. these look great! I’ll have to give them a try!
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