Cheddar Cheese Corn Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
black pepper
1/4 cup sugar (or less to taste)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk (or half and half cream)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups canned corn niblets, drained
oil (for frying)

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, black pepper and sugar.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, add in the milk and melted butter; add to the flour and whisk until well combined.
Add in the grated cheese and the corn niblets; mix to combine with a wooden spoon.
Heat oil a heavy-bottomed skillet.
Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto hot oil; fry until light golden brown on both sides.
Remove to a paper towel.
**NOTE** if desired, finely chopped red or green bell pepper may be added to the batter.