CORN, BACON AND CHEESE FRITTERS

Makes 12-15 Prep 15 min

Cook 6 min

1 tbsp (15ml) olive or avocado oil

3 rashers streaky bacon, diced

½ small onion, chopped

1 small red pepper, diced

1 clove garlic, chopped

½ cup (125ml) flour, sifted

2 eggs, beaten

½ cup (125ml) buttermilk

100g Cheddar, diced

½ tin (200g) corn, drained

salt and black pepper

olive or avocado oil, for frying

Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Fry the bacon for 3 minutes and add the onion, red pepper and garlic. Fry for a further 3-4 minutes or until the onions are golden. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, eggs, buttermilk, bacon mixture, cheese and corn. Mix well to form a batter and season with salt and pepper.

Heat some oil in a frying pan over high heat and spoon tablespoonfuls of the batter into the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Once cooled, wrap in wax paper and pack into lunchboxes.

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