Cheddar Cheese Corn Fritters

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• black pepper
• 1/4 cup sugar (or less to taste)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk (or half and half cream)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups canned corn niblets, drained
• oil (for frying)

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, black pepper and sugar.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, add in the milk and melted butter; add to the flour and whisk until well combined.
3. Add in the grated cheese and the corn niblets; mix to combine with a wooden spoon.
4. Heat oil a heavy-bottomed skillet.
5. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto hot oil; fry until light golden brown on both sides.
6. Remove to a paper towel.
7. **NOTE** if desired, finely chopped red or green bell pepper may be added to the batter.

flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, cheddar cheese, corn niblets, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheddar-cheese-corn-fritters-117253 (may not work)