Sweetcorn, ham, and cheddar pan-fried into golden fritters — a satisfying way to turn a few simple ingredients into a snack everyone loves.
Ham, Corn & Cheese Fritters
Sweetcorn, ham, and cheddar pan-fried into golden fritters — a satisfying way to turn a few simple ingredients into a snack everyone loves.
Serves 4 · 20 min · 412 kcal
list_altIngredients
⚠️ Allergens: Contains wheat, dairy and egg.
restaurant_menuInstructions
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Drain the corn thoroughly and pat it dry if it looks wet.
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Add the flour, baking powder, garlic powder and black pepper to a bowl.
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Add the beaten eggs and milk. Stir until a thick batter forms.
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Fold in the corn, finely diced ham, cheddar and optional spring onion.
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Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes. It should sit in a mound on a spoon rather than flow like pancake batter.
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Heat a thin layer of oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
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Add approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture for each fritter.
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Flatten each portion gently into a small round about 1cm or ⅓ inch thick.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes without moving, until the underside is deeply golden and firm.
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Flip carefully and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until golden, fully set and steaming hot in the centre.
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Transfer to a clean plate and rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Chef's Tips
- •Cook one test fritter first — if it spreads, add another tablespoon of flour.
- •If the mixture looks dry and crumbly, add milk one teaspoon at a time.
- •Keep the fritters small — large fritters may brown outside before the egg mixture sets inside.
- •Avoid pressing repeatedly while cooking, as this can squeeze out the cheese.
- •Safety: use only fully cooked ham. The centre must be fully set and steaming hot, with no wet egg or raw flour.
- •Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within three days. Reheat until piping hot.
sync_altAlternative Ways to Cook This
Lightly spray both sides with oil and arrange the fritters in a single layer on perforated baking paper. Air-fry at 190°C / 375°F for 9–12 minutes, carefully turning halfway through.
Bake at 200°C / 400°F for 15–18 minutes, turning once halfway through.
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