Baked Bean Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs
2 (16 ounce) cans baked beans, drained and sauce reserved
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and eggs until well blended.
Add the remaining ingredients, except the reserved sauce and the oil.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls into the oil; brown fritters on both sides, turning when the sides begin to bubble, after about 1 minute.
When fritters are golden and crispy all over, drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Repeat until all the batter is used.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the reserved baked bean sauce over low heat until warm.
Serve as a dipping sauce with the fritters.