- 2 c. fresh corn kernels
- 2 jalapeños, seeded, diced
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. grated cheese
- 1/4 c. cream cheese
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, zest and juiced
- 2 T. butter, bacon grease, or oil — for frying
- Diced tomatoes mixed with chopped basil — for serving (optional)
Mix the corn, jalapeños, flour, egg, grated cheese, cream cheese, smoked paprika, ground coriander, garlic, zest, and lime juice in a bowl.
Form the mixture into patties, each containing about 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
Heat the butter, bacon grease, or oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the patties until they are golden brown on both sides (about 2-4 minutes per side). Serve topped with fresh diced tomatoes and chopped basil, if desired.
- Yields: 4 servings
- Preparation Time:25 minutes
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