Cornmeal, Cheese and Apple Fritters - 4 servings

Preparation: 15 min. Cooking: 10 min. Total: 25 min.
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  • 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 cups cornmeal
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 2-1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1 apple, cored and finely diced
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Stir in buttermilk, eggs and melted butter until mixed thoroughly. Stir in cheese and apples and set aside. Heat .5 in. oil in a heavy skillet or deep fryer to 375°F. Carefully spoon batter by 1/3 cup measure into oil. Do not overcrowd. Cook 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.

Drain fritters on a plate lined with paper towels.

Calories Fat Carbs Protein Fiber Sugar Cholesterol Sodium
1100 Cal 44 g 140 g 26 g 6.9 g 19 g 190 mg 850 mg

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Nutrients

Calories 1100 Cal  
Fat 44 g  
Carbs 140 g  
Protein 26 g  
Fiber 6.9 g  
Sugar 19 g  

Fats

Fat 44 g  
Fat, Sat. 20 g  
Fat, Mono. 11 g  
Fat, Poly. 9.5 g  
Cholesterol 190 mg  

Vitamins

Choline 91 mg 16%
Niacin 8.8 mg 55%
Panto. Acid 1 mg 20%
Riboflavin 1 mg 79%
Thiamin 1.1 mg 91%
Vitamin A 1300 IU 44%
Vitamin B6 0.34 mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.66 mcg 27%
Vitamin C 2.6 mg 2.9%
Vitamin D 14 IU 7.2%
Vitamin E 4.3 mg 29%
Vitamin K 5.4 mcg 4.5%

Minerals

Calcium 530 mg 53%
Copper 0.18 mg 20%
Fluoride 15 mcg 380%
Iron 8 mg 99%
Magnesium 71 mg 17%
Manganese 0.51 mg 7.2%
Phosphorus 710 mg 100%
Potassium 410 mg 8.7%
Selenium 40 mcg 72%
Sodium 850 mg 57%
Zinc 2.6 mg 23%

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