Crispy Corn Cheese Bites
Enjoy these mouthwatering Crispy Corn Cheese Bites that are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing. Try this recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups canned or frozen sweet corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free option available)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- If using canned corn, drain well; if using frozen corn, thaw and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg until combined.
- Add flour, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the corn until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or discs.
- For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat (350–375°F). Fry bites until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 15–20 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Drain excess oil if frying and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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