College Football Season is upon us.  In fact, for our team it’s GAME DAY!! Since we’re a foodie family, Game Day is one more reason to create new dishes.  Our inspiration comes from our opponents.  Yes, we like to envision our rivals as a meal.  For example if we’re playing the Arkansas Razorbacks….we might have a meal of Braised Pork.  I’ve been warned that talking College Football is akin to discussing religion and politics.  So instead we’ll focus on these Southwest Skillet Corn Fritters {with Avocado Ranch Dip}.  We devoured them.

I’ll leave you with these pictures and a recipe.  I’ve got a game to watch ;)

Southwest Skillet Corn Fritters {with Avocado Ranch Dip}

Libby with Lemony Thyme

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Servings 4

Ingredients

  

For fritters…

• 2 ears of fresh corn steamed, kernels removed
• 1 small onion diced
• 1-2 jalapeno finely diced
• 1 Tbl. butter
• salt & pepper
• 2 Tbl. fresh cilantro chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup corn meal
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• pinch cayenne & salt
• 1/4 cup buttermilk or milk
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbl sugar
• oil for pan frying

For avocado ranch dip…

• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. white vinegar
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• dash cayenne & salt

Instructions

 

For fritters…

• In a skillet, sauté corn kernels, onion and jalapenos over medium heat until onion is tender. Season will salt & pepper and cilantro.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Add in corn mixture and stir to combine. Line a shallow baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon out fritter sized portions of corn mixture onto baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Heat 1-inch of oil in skillet, pan fry fritters in small batches, turning over when golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

For avocado ranch dip…

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined.

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