Food and Drinks

Getting kids to eat their vegetables is a struggle in many homes. Disguising vegetables is one way to get kids interested enough to at least try something new. Corn Fritters are a great example of turning an ordinary vegetable into something extraordinary.

If you can turn some ordinary corn into Corn Fritters quickly and easily, you’ve got a solution to the problem. Just one easy Corn Fritters recipe that you can turn to when you need a vegetable that your kids will eat, is all you need to provide your kids with a balanced diet.

Once you learn the basics of how to make Corn Fritters, the rest is easy. You’ll want either a good heavy skillet or a deep fryer. A thermometer may come in handy, but you can also test the oil by dropping a little bit of batter in to make sure it sizzles before you begin frying an entire batch. Don’t crowd the pan with too many fritters or the temperature will drop and the fritters will get soggy and greasy. Use a good “high heat” frying oil like peanut oil, sunflower oil, or safflower oil. Be sure the oil comes up about half way on the fritters in the skillet. Follow the manufacturers guide if you’re using a deep fryer.

Making Corn Fritters requires one ingredient for sure – corn. You can use fresh corn on the cob if it’s available, or you can use frozen corn or canned corn. Some people like the flavor of creamed corn and some people prefer whole kernel corn. You’ll just need to change the amount of liquid added to the recipe to form the batter depending on which style of corn you use.

The ingredient most likely used in a Corn Fritters recipe to bind the corn together will be flour. You may also like to use a pancake mix, muffin mix, or cornmeal. Or, you may want to combine these ingredients together and come up with your own unique blend.

A Corn Fritters recipe may or may not call for adding an egg. Even if the recipe doesn’t call for an egg, you may want to add one simply for the nutritional value. However, it’s up to you. See how your batter is holding together and then decide.

Now comes the flavor of your Corn Fritters. Add in seasonings that you like. Try some garlic and onion if your kids like that. If not, how about some Parmesan cheese? You can even put in a touch of sugar if you want to really sneak that corn past your kids. Drizzle a little honey on top and they’ll think they’ve just been served dessert.

Making Corn Fritters to disguise corn is only one way to get vegetables onto your child’s plate. Try mixing a variety of vegetables together for an entirely different fritter treat. A “Veggie Combo Fritter” might be fun, especially if you find one vegetable your child likes and mix it in with other veggies to disguise them. Do a little experimenting with the ingredients to see how many different fritters your child will eat.

Anything goes when it comes to getting veggies onto my family’s dinner table. When my kids won’t eat a plain old dish of corn, then I’m up to the challenge. Being creative and being sneaky may just go hand-in-hand when it comes to nutrition. Years from now when my kids ask why I was always making Corn Fritters, I’ll confess my deception. Until then, I’ll continue my secret vegetable disguises wherever necessary!

Grab your mixing bowl and skillet and whip up a batch of tasty Corn Fritters for your family today. You’ll be glad you did… and so will your family!

Learning how to make corn fritters is easy when you have great recipes from which to choose. Be sure to check out our easy vegetable recipes to get your kids eating right!