Cheesy Sweet Potato Fritters

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives, plus more for garnish

½ cup fontina cheese, grated

1 egg white, lightly beaten

½ cup rice flour (can substitute all-purpose flour)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoons black pepper

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

extra salt and pepper to taste

sour cream for dipping

Directions

Place sweet potato, garlic, chives, and fontina into a mixing bowl and toss together.

Add egg white, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix together until well combined. Allow mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium-high heat.

Place 2 tablespoon mounds into the skillet, about an inch apart, and gently press to flatten.

Pan fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

Drain on paper towel and lightly season with salt and pepper.

Repeat until all fritters have been made. Serve immediately with sour cream.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 g
• Calories: 254 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 13 mg
• Sodium: 811 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 6 g