Recipe Review: King Arthur’s Giant Cheesy Corn Fritter

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Are you hanging around with too much corn in your fridge? Odd question to ask a stranger, but if you find yourself staring at an absurd amount of summer corn in your fridge (like I am doing, right this moment), know that I consider it a niche problem… Summertime produce can peak, and when it does, it hits fast!

Okay, I’m overwhelmed with choice. There’s just a million recipes out there.

But I stumbled across this giant corn fritter recipe on King Arthur Baking; one detail immediately caught my eye: it was created by Sarah Jampel, and I’ve loved her work since her Bon Appétit days, so I knew I had to give it a shot.

So, let’s get testing and review.

🥗 Recipe Review: Easy Giant Cheese Corn Fritter by Sarah Jampel (King Arthur Baking)

Sarah writes, “Pan-fried corn fritters are a delight to eat but a hassle to make, involving many minutes of standing at the stove while dodging popping kernels. This corn fritter recipe offers an easier solution: one giant, skillet-sized pancake with crispy edges and a cheesy center. There’s no flipping required — the fritter finishes under the broiler, browning the top — and there’s a lot less oil to manage. Pile this corn fritter with salad greens for an easy summer dinner, or enjoy it as a savory breakfast topped with fried eggs and extra scallions.”

📌 The Recipe Snapshot

Dish Type: Side Dish, snack
Time to Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: Approx. Servings: 1 10” corn fritter (serves 4)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Key Ingredient(s): Corn

🍽️ The Honest Review: Taste, Texture, and Technique

• Taste Profile: A nice balance of sweet and savory from both the corn and the seasonings.

• Texture Talk: First bite had a little crunch from the sides of the fritter where the edges meet the side of the skillet. The center was tender with a little cheesiness.

• Technique & Practicality: Was the recipe easy to follow? Did any steps trip you up? Did the ingredient list feel overwhelming or simple? (e.g., The only fiddly bit was thinly shredding the Brussels sprouts, but a food processor saved the day. Everything else was straightforward.)

• "Keeps Well" Factor: It’s not a big portion, so it was gone a quick as it was made! Cut into 4 slices, so we each had two pieces during testing.

👩‍🍳 Our Delicious Tweaks & Why We Made Them

• The Swap: I had mild cheddar on hand, so with this batch I used it. I think you can really add any type of cheese that you can grate, like a sharp cheddar or gruyere

• The Addition: I added a little extra spice with the seasonings and an extra pinch of salt, it helped with the flour batter and gave it a bit more flavour.

• Recommendation: I think a handful of crumbled feta would add a lovely salty pop here! As Sarah mentioned in her post, piling on some salad greens would really finish it off, and make it more of a meal than a snack.

⭐ The Verdict: Would We Make It Again?

I would make this again. It was way more simple than I thought, and it got me thinking about all the other fritters that I love and don’t make because let’s be honest, making fritters can be really time consuming!

Recipe Scorecard (Rate out of 5)

Ease of Execution ⋆⋆⋆⋆ 4/5
Flavor & Balance ⋆⋆⋆⋆ 4/5
"Wow" Factor ⋆⋆⋆ 3/5
Value (Time/Cost) ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ 5/5
Overall Score ⋆⋆⋆⋆ 4/5

The Final Word: Yes or No?

Yes! But I will admit, this isn’t something I’ll be making all the time. It’s a great way to make a veggie fritter when we have too much of the ingredient on hand. I’d like to experiment with other veggies in the future.

Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Yield: 4

Author: Janel Damiani

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Giant Cheese Corn Fritter

Skip the fritter flipping and make one giant fun fritter! Use up all your extra corn from the summer harvest and enjoy this delicious snack.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 25 Min

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Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons smoky spices, like chilli powder, paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, freshly ground
• 1teaspoon table salt
• 2 large ears of corn*
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup (85g) mozzarella cheese, whole-milk, grated
• 1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup (30g) All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (28g) cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons (19g) extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to broil (use “high,” if that’s a setting on your oven) with a rack in the upper third.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, seasoning, pepper, and salt until well combined.
3. Working with one ear at a time, lay the corn flat on the cutting board and use a chef's knife to remove the kernels from each side of the cob; you should have 1 1/4 cups to 1 1/2 cups (190g to 228g). Add the kernels to the bowl with the eggs.
4. Hold one of the cobs over the bowl and run the dull side of a butter knife over the surface to extract any milky juices into the bowl; repeat with the remaining cob.
5. Add the scallions, cheeses, flour, and cornstarch to the bowl and stir with a flexible spatula until fully combined, with no dry patches.
6. Preheat a 10" cast iron pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat until hot, about 350°F.
7. Add the olive oil to the preheated pan and swirl so that it fully coats the bottom; the pan should be hot enough that the oil begins to shimmer.
8. Transfer the corn mixture to the pan and quickly use the spatula to spread it into an even layer covering the whole skillet.
9. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, rotating the pan once or twice to encourage even browning, until the bottom is crisp and golden brown. (Take a peek with a spatula to check the color!)
10. Transfer the pan to the oven and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until the top is golden and begins to brown in places.
11. Let the corn fritter cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate or cutting board. Serve immediately.

Notes

• For best texture/flavour, use fresh, sweet corn. Canned corn is fine, but will be a tad chewier. Avoid frozen corn.

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My nutritional notes are a guestimation. Use with caution

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