Corn Fritters With Whipped Feta for Christmas
Corn Fritters With Whipped Feta for Christmas offer a festive burst of flavor with crispy, golden fritters complemented by creamy, tangy whipped feta. This simple, quick, and crowd-pleasing recipe balances sweet corn and savory feta, perfect as an appetizer, side, or brunch dish to brighten your holiday table with comforting textures and vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 fritters (serves 4-6) 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Ingredients
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Fritter Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free chickpea or rice flour for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- Olive oil, for frying
Whipped Feta Ingredients
- 4 oz good-quality feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 oz Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Whipped Feta: Combine crumbled feta cheese with Greek yogurt or cream cheese and fresh herbs in a food processor or bowl. Whip until smooth and creamy, adding olive oil for silky texture and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Mix the Corn Fritter Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, stirring gently until combined. Fold in corn kernels carefully to keep batter light.
- Fry the Fritters: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, pressing slightly to flatten. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil and keep warm.
- Serve with Whipped Feta: Plate warm fritters and generously dollop or pipe whipped feta on top. Garnish with extra herbs or a drizzle of olive oil for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn; frozen works well when fresh is out of season.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense fritters; mix just until combined.
- Maintain medium heat during frying to cook fritters thoroughly without burning.
- Whip the feta well with yogurt or cream cheese for a smooth, creamy topping.
- Serve fritters immediately for best texture and flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters with whipped feta (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: corn fritters, whipped feta, Christmas appetizer, holiday recipe, gluten-free corn fritters, festive appetizers
