Bacon Cornbread Fritters with Spicy Buttermilk Dip Recipe

Name: Bacon Cornbread Fritters with Spicy Buttermilk Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups canola oil; 2 1/2 cups baking mix (recommended: Bisquick); 1 1/2 cups cornmeal; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon paprika; 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon grated onion; 1 small jalapeno, veins and seeds removed, minced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups canola oil
2 1/2 cups baking mix (recommended: Bisquick)
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
6 strips cooked bacon, chopped
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 small jalapeno, veins and seeds removed, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat a large pot or deep-fryer with the canola oil to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, combine the baking mix, cornmeal, and sugar.
3
Beat in the eggs and milk until well incorporated.
4
Mix in the corn, thyme, paprika, bacon, melted butter, and salt and pepper.
5
Carefully drop the fritter batter in hot oil, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time.
6
Fry in batches of 8 to 10 making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
7
Fry until brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Remove the fritters to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
9
Transfer to a serving platter and serve with a side of Spicy Buttermilk Dip.
10
Dip:
11
Add all of the dip ingredients to a serving bowl and mix together until well blended.

3272

kcal

Calories

333

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups canola oil, 2 1/2 cups baking mix (recommended: Bisquick), 1 1/2 cups cornmeal, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Bacon Cornbread Fritters with Spicy Buttermilk Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bacon Cornbread Fritters with Spicy Buttermilk Dip

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