Crispy Corn Cheese Bites
Crispy Corn Cheese Bites are a delightful snack that everyone will love! These golden bites combine gooey cheddar and mozzarella cheese with sweet corn for a crunchy exterior and creamy interior. Whether you choose to fry or bake them, they make an excellent appetizer for parties, game days, or family gatherings. Plus, they’re easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices. Perfect for meal prep, you can make a big batch ahead of time and freeze them for quick snacks throughout the week. Serve them warm with a variety of dipping sauces for an irresistible treat that’s sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- 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 (or gluten-free 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
- If using canned corn, drain it well; if using frozen corn, thaw and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg. Add flour, cheeses, breadcrumbs, and spices; mix well.
- Fold in the corn until fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or discs.
- For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot (350-375°F).
- Fry the bites in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F and bake on parchment-lined sheet for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain fried bites on paper towels before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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