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Corn & Zucchini Fritter Stacks with Bacon and Avocado.
But that is just a name. It does not begin to describe the joy you will experience when this bundle of cheddar cheese, bacon and avocado layered between two corn & zucchini fritters lands in front of you.
That’s because you pick ‘em up with your hands and eat ’em slider style. I am serving this bit of culinary craziness with some cherry tomatoes on the side. Because you just know some of that goodness is going to slip between your fingers and onto the plate. I wouldn’t want those stray corn kernels, or wayward bacon crumbles to get lonely or feel rejected. The tomatoes will be waiting on the plate to greet them as they drop down. Then in perfect phase-two style, you can pick up a fork and clean your plate in a very civilized fashion!
Can you think of a better breakfast, lunch or dinner? Though truthfully, I can’t even decide what time of day best suits this masterpiece. Because like all great art, it defies modest mores and manners. It sets a bold new direction all its own.
Oh wait, did I tell you there is a drizzle of aged balsamic in there too. Not too much, but enough. Because all “sandwiches” deserve the perfect condiment.
This is Day 4 in my corny tribute to the Sweetheart of Sigma Summer! Sweet on Corn.
Corn & Zucchini Fritter Stacks with Bacon and Avocado makes 12 CLICK here for a printable recipe
There's a lot of Martha inspiration in this one.
- 12 sli extra-thick bacon
- 1 1⁄2 c all-purpose flour
- 2 t baking powder
- kosher salt & pepper, as needed
- 2 T unsalted butter, melted
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1⁄2 c milk
- 1 medium-sized zucchini, grated
- 2 c corn kernels (2 or 3 ears)
- vegetable oil, for frying
- sliced cheddar cheese, as needed
- sliced avocado, as needed
- cherry tomatoes, halved, as needed
- aged balsamic vinegar, as needed
Fry the bacon to crisp in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat. Remove the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Drain off all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Reserve the skillet for the fritters.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. In a separate smaller bowl, stir together butter, eggs, and milk; add to the flour mixture, and stir until barely combined. Add zucchini and corn. Stir together.
Add enough vegetable oil to bring the level to about 3/4 of an inch in the skillet you used for the bacon. Heat the mixture until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 350 degrees F.
Working in batches drop 2 tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, flattening them with the back of the spoon to about 1/2" thick and 2 1/2" round. Cook turning once, until golden brown about 3 minutes per side. Transfer immediately to a paper towel lined plate and season well with salt while still hot.
Make the sandwiches by stacking bacon, cheese and avocado between 2 fritters with a drizzle of balsamic. Serve them one or two per person with the cherry tomatoes on the side.
SERIOUS FUN FOOD
Greg Henry
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Love anything topped with bacon and avocado!
I love this idea - I used a different fritter recipe and topped mine with gouda cheese in addition to tomato, avocado, and bacon! They were delicious; check out my version on my blog here: http://www.seletsucre.com/zucchini-fritter-stacks/
totally tried these and they
totally tried these and they were fab! i might just make it a bit easier and less fancy with the bacon and cheese right in the fritter itself.
yum!
I love fritters and I cannot
I love fritters and I cannot wait to try your version, it looks absolutely amazing. Corn fritters are my favorite, but I'm willing to make room for the zucchini especially if bacon and avocado come into play.
I think this might be the
I think this might be the most phenomenal dish I have seen this summer. Those avocornado BLT's are just over the top. Damn you rock.
Love the idea of the fritters...
I'm probably too much of a spaz to eat this as a slider, but can see using the fritters just plain on their own, or with a yummy avocado dipping sauce. Thanks for the inspiration. - S
Nothing corny about this
When will you open a restaurant - near where I live? You know how to take something so ordinary - like a zucchini fritter - and turn it into something amazing! This is too fabulous!
Possibly your most intriguing corn post so far this week!
Wow, you had me at corn and zucchini fritters. But with the addition of bacon, avocado, cheese, and balsamic, I'm positively swooning. What an ingenious - and decadent - combination!
Holy mother of all that is
Holy mother of all that is good and pure. WANT.
BEST EVER
Greg - honestly, this is your best recipe ever. You can throw whatever you want at me but corn fritters, bacon, zucchini and avocado = more than happiness.
Loving your corn posts.
Loving your corn posts. Haven't had much of them this season and when I have they've not been creative like this beauty. I'd eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And yes, I agree that the balsamic vinegar is a nice touch. :-)
wow
As usual you bring amazing creativity to everyday ingredients
That recipe makes me happy,
That recipe makes me happy, too ;).
YUM!
What a great idea... these look wonderful!
THANK YOU!
I just posted today on my blog about a dinner we had at Zazu in Santa Rosa where they served very similar fritters. I have been wondering how I was going to replicate them and now I don't need to look any further!!
These are cool
Greg, these fritters are really cool. I'm not much on picking up messy foods (excluding juicy bacon and tomato sandwiches of course). I tend to reach for the ole fork, because I know I'll be soon wearing the food on my blouse.
However, these look too fun not to pick up and take a bite. I like how you've paired the finger food cherry tomatoes with them too. You've kicked up fritters a notch with the avocado and cheddar. I wouldn't even have to taste these to know they're terrific.
But definitely a bib required!
Sam
I like the mix of barbarism
I like the mix of barbarism and civilization involved in eating this dish. Variety is the spice of life, after all.
This looks truly delicious. i mean, corn fritter sliders with BACON. Can it get any better?
Love Phase Two
I really like the part about Phase 2 and the fork. Because this inevitably happens. And seems to encompass the best flavors. Bravo!
Makes me happy
This dish makes me happy too. I would be so happy to have this fritter stack for lunch....mmm
Drool everywhere
I think you should have put fair warning in your subject line, but now it's too late my keyboard is ruined from the copious amount of drool coming out of my mouth looking and reading this post! This is one unusual and extremely delicious "sandwich". I'm so bookmarking this and making it asap. I think it will haunt me in my dreams tonight, I won't one so bad!
And the Corn Chronicles Continue!
Look at these awesome fritters! Will definitely be trying them (sans bacon... I know, I know... lame). What a great way to use corn!
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