Crispy Corn Cheese Bites
If you’re searching for a delightful snack that combines comfort and flavor, Crispy Corn Cheese Bites are the perfect choice! These golden, crispy morsels are bursting with sweet corn and gooey cheese, making them a hit at any gathering or weeknight meal. Easy to prepare, even the youngest chefs can help create these cheesy delights. Whether enjoyed on movie night or served as appetizers, these bites are sure to bring joy to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups canned or frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by draining canned corn or thawing and drying frozen corn.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg lightly.
- Add flour, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until combined.
- Fold in the corn gently until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or discs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan (or preheat oven to 400°F).
- Fry bites for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown or bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain excess oil if frying and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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