Fiesta Fritters

Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: These spicy, crispy, sassy fritters will become the star of the meal with a bold mix of flavors and textures. Makes enough to serve a crowd!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 36 fritters

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) bag  Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
• 1  cup corn kernel
• 1  cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  taco seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup cornmeal
•  kosher salt, to taste
•  black pepper, to taste
• 2 -3  cups canola oil (for frying)
•  salsa (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, fold together potatoes, corn, black beans, eggs, green onions, taco seasoning, corn meal, salt and pepper until well combined.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Form fritter mixture into golf-ball sized fritters and set on lined baking sheet.
4. Chill fritters in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, heat oil until hot enough for frying, about 375 degrees.
6. Fry fritters in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 2 minutes each side), and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve as a side dish, or with salsa as an appetizer.