Buttermilk Fried Corn

What a cool way to use fresh corn! Yummy on salads, soups, or casseroles! Prep time includes marinating time.

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
• 2⁄3 cup flour
• 2⁄3 cup cornmeal
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
•  corn oil

Directions

1. Combine corn kernels and buttermilk in large bowl; let stand 30 minutes.
2. Drain.
3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in large zip-top plastic bag.
4. Add corn to flour mixture, a small amount at a time, and shake bag to coat corn.
5. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch in a Dutch oven; heat to 375*.
6. Fry corn, a small amount at a time, in hot oil 2 minutes or until golden.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve as a side dish or sprinkle on salads, soups, or casseroles.
9. Yield: 2 cups.