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}

 

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Author: Libby with Lemony Thyme

Serves: 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
• ¼ cup flour
• ¼ cup corn meal
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• ¼ tsp. cumin
• ¼ tsp. chili powder
• pinch cayenne & salt
• ¼ cup buttermilk or milk
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbl sugar
• oil for pan frying

For avocado ranch dip...

• 1 avocado
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. white vinegar
• 1 tsp. sugar
• ½ tsp. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• dash cayenne & salt

Instructions

For fritters...

1. In a skillet, sauté corn kernels, onion and jalapenos over medium heat until onion is tender. Season will salt & pepper and cilantro.
2. 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.
3. 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...

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

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