Southern Corn Patties

• fresh corn, husks and silks removed (2 large or 3-4 medium ears)↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• egg, beaten lightly↗1
• all-purpose flour↗3 tablespoons
• cornmeal↗3 tablespoons
• heavy cream↗2 tablespoons
• small shallot, minced↗1
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1 pinch
• vegetable oil (or more as needed)↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut kernels from 1 to 2 ears of corn and place in bowl. This should yield approximately 1 cup of whole corn kernels.

2. 2

   Grate kernels from remaining 1 to 2 ears on large holes of box grater (yielding 1/2 cup + of grated kernels). Place in bowl with whole corn kernels.

3. 3

   Using the back of a knife, scrape any pulp remaining on all cobs into bowl.

4. 4

   Stir in beaten egg, flour, cornmeal, cream, shallot, salt and cayenne.

5. 5

   Heat oil in large heavy bottomed non-stick skillet (I used my cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Drop 6 heaping tablespoons batter in pan. Fry until golden brown or about 1 minute per side.

6. 6

   Transfer fritters to plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately.

7. 7

   Note - Batter can be prepared ahead, cover & refrigerate up to 4 hours.