Crispy Corn Cheese Bites
Enjoy crispy and cheesy goodness with these delightful Crispy Corn Cheese Bites! Perfect for snacks or appetizers—try making them today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 20 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups canned or frozen corn (thawed and drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying or baking)
Instructions
- Prepare corn by draining canned corn or thawing and drying frozen corn.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg lightly.
- Mix in flour, cheeses, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in the prepared corn until well combined.
- Shape into small balls or discs.
- For frying: Heat oil to 350°F and fry until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side). For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F, place on a parchment-lined sheet, and bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Drain excess oil if frying and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 bites (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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