Description
Enjoy deliciously crispy corn cheese bites that are perfect for any occasion! Try this easy recipe today and impress your guests with your cooking skills!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups canned or frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- If using canned corn, drain thoroughly; if using frozen corn, thaw and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg. Add flour, cheeses, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Incorporate the corn into the mixture until evenly combined.
- Shape tablespoon-sized portions into small balls or discs.
- For frying: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry bites until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), arrange bites on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg