Southern Potato and Corn Fritters with Jalapenos are one of my many childhood favorites that my mom used to make; warm and yummy made with homemade leftover mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, Vidalia onions, organic corn, and jalapeno peppers, deliciously pan-fried in a cast-iron skillet to perfection in cottonseed oil.
My Southern Potato and Corn Fritters Jalapenos are not the ordinary runs of the mill potato pancakes, don’t even let my Mama hear you call them Potato Cakes (ever) these bad babies are warm delicious cast iron fried “Southern Potato and Corn Fritters” This already delicious recipe has been tweaked a few times in the past from the original recipe our family; being I am a huge fan of jalapeno peppers and sharp cheddar cheese you can expect to enjoy that added layer of flavor.
Old family favorite recipes are the best tasting recipes; they are even better when you make them your own. I love adding my own history for the next generation to enjoy our favorite family recipes. Below you will find my tweaked version the recipe with super easy to follow instructions for the Best Potato & Corn Fritters you’ll sink your teeth in.
Ingredients needed to make Southern Potato & Corn Fritters
- 3 and 1/2 cups ice-cold or leftover refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup of freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium Vidalia Onion, minced
- 1/2 cup of organic frozen corn, thawed
- 2 jalapeno peppers seed removed & minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup of flour
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs
- cottonseed oil, for pan-frying
- 1 sliced jalapeno pepper, garnish
- Favorite topping sauce
Southern Potato and Corn Fritters with Jalapenos are one of my many childhood favorites warm and yummy made with homemade leftover mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, Vidalia onions, organic corn, and jalapeno peppers, deliciously pan-fried in a cast iron skillet to perfection in cottonseed oil.
- 3½ cups ice-cold or leftover refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 Vidalia Onion minced
- 1/2 cup organic frozen corn thawed
- 2 jalapeno peppers seed removed & minced
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup of flour
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground pepper to taste
- ¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- cottonseed oil for pan-frying
- 1 sliced jalapeno pepper garnish
- Favorite topping sauce
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In a large glass bowl, stir together the ice-cold or refrigerated mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, minced Vidalia Onion, organic (thaw 1st) frozen corn, minced jalapeno peppers, 1 whole egg, 1/4 of a cup flour, kosher salt, ground pepper until combined. Using your clean hands, divide the mixture into equal portions. Roll each portion into a compact ball then flatten it into a pancake about a 3/4 of an-inch-thick.
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Place the remaining 1/4 cup of flour and 1/4 of a cup of seasoned breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and carefully dredge each potato fritter in the mixture.
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Heat 4 tablespoons or 1/4 of a cup of cottonseed oil in a large 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. (Add enough oil to thoroughly coat the bottom of the 10-inch cast iron pan.)
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Fry the fritters, in batches, until they’re golden brown and crispy on both sides, 6 minutes per side ( Do not overcrowd the pan) Add more oil to the pan as needed between batches. Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined serving the dish and immediately sprinkle them with a little kosher salt.
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Serve the potato and corn fritters topped with your favorite topping (I like Ranch dressing) and garnished with additional sliced jalapeno peppers.
In most households we enjoy our mashed potatoes in different ways, an adjustment may need to take place in your recipe.
- My batter is too wet: Add flour 1 tablespoon at a time till desired consistency is achieved.
- My batter is too dry: Using an additional lightly beaten egg- add 1/2 of beaten egg if still dry add the other 1/2 lightly beaten egg to the batter.
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These potato and corn fritters sound fantastic! I love the jalapeno 🙂 Yum
Thank you Nicole, you really do have to try them—delish!
Great picture, as always!! They look and sound awesome, I could go for some right now!! A definite must make!! Love the awesome tips you give!!
Thank you Tricia–trust me I have had both things happen to my batter and figured it would help others making them.
I have never tried corn fritters. You make them looking intriguing. Potatoes and corn and jalapeños are all favorites around here. I’m also new to southern cooking. Have to give this recipe a taste test!
Thank you Diane they really are outstanding- a must try!!
You have elevated the traditional potato pancake to a whole ‘nother level! Love these!
Thank you Linda these are to die for–thanks for dropping by and showing some foodie love
I’ve had potato cakes before, but never anything like these. I agree that calling these potato cakes with be a travesty. These are wonderful!
Thank you Nicky, glad you enjoyed Southern Potato & Corn Fritters 🙂
Yummy! I’ve never made corn fritters before, so I definitively need to change that!
Southern Potato & Corn Fritters are wonderful—hope you try them at-least once
I’ve never made corn fritters but yours will be the perfect place for me to start; this looks wonderful!
Thanks so much Dan!
Heidy! These are fantastic! Never seen a fritter look so lovely and sound so delicious!
Thank you Kecia, you simply have to try them ((((YUM))))
Family recipes are the best…thank you for sharing this one!
Thanks Julie I do adore a great family recipe for sure <3
This savory fritter sounds delicious! This would be great with some chicken.
Thank you, thinking some fried chicken sounds great right now with these Fritters
I’m such a huge fan of ‘fritters’. I love your recipe especially that you use leftover mashed potatoes. I can’t wait to try this Southern Potato Corn Fritters recipe.
Thank you for stopping in and linking your potato & Corn Fritters with us this week . We love your recipes and hope to see you again this weekend. We have pinned, stumbled & added your link into yummly.
Thanks, had a great time Ronda.
I am loving this recipe for Southern Potato and Corn Fritters! Has my name all over it. So yummy. I can hardly wait to see what you bring to #purebloglove on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee