Zucchini and Gruyere Fritters
Source of Recipe
Paula Deen Magazine, March/April 2007
List of Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup grated fresh zucchini
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- vegetable oil for frying
- Chive Horseradish Cream (recipe follows)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and eggs; add to cornmeal mixture, stirring to combine. Stir in zucchini, cheese, and green onion.
- In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 3 inches. Heat oil, over medium-high heat to 350. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry, 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Chive Horseradish Cream.
Final Comments
Makes 2 dozen
CHIVE HORSERADISH CREAM: 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 2 T prepared horseradish; 1 T fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover, and chill. Makes about 1 cup.
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