Appetizer for 4

Sweet Potato Corn Cheddar Fritters

Name: Sweet Potato Corn Cheddar Fritters
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes; 1 green onion; 2/3 cup roasted corn; 3 tbsp yellow corn meal; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; salt & pepper (optional); 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; oil for frying (optional)

$3.01for 435 minServes 4

Sweet potato, corn, cheddar, and cornmeal form crisp fritters browned in oil in a skillet.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sweet potatoes, 1 lb$1.29/lb typical	1 lb	$1.29Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.17Typical price
	Corn kernels, 3.25 oz$0.09/oz typical	3.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Cornmeal, 1 oz$0.08/oz typical	1 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical	3 oz	$0.42Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.01

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

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Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

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35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.75 per serving$3.01 for 4

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Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes
1 green onion
2/3 cup roasted corn
3 tbsp yellow corn meal
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
salt & pepper (optional)
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
oil for frying (optional)

Steps

Pierce the sweet potatoes and microwave them on high for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until tender.
Cool the potatoes for 5 minutes, then scoop and mash them with green onion, corn, cornmeal, cheddar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Shape the mixture into 12 small fritters and coat each one with breadcrumbs.
Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the fritters for 3 minutes per side.