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Crispy Corn Cheese Bites

Crispy Corn Cheese Bites That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy Crispy Corn Cheese Bites, a delicious and family-friendly snack that will wow your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Canned or Frozen Sweet Corn Kernels Drained and dried
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Substitute with pepper jack for spice
  • 1 cup Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese May replace with another mild melting cheese
For the Binder and Coating
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for GF option
  • 1 large Egg At room temperature
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko works well for extra crispiness
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika Adjust for spice level
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For Cooking
  • as needed Vegetable or Canola Oil For frying or light coating for baking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking Tray
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain canned or frozen corn and pat dry thoroughly.
  2. Whisk egg in a bowl; add flour, cheddar, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, spices, salt, and pepper. Fold in corn.
  3. Form mixture into small balls or discs, about 1 inch in diameter, using damp hands.
  4. Fry in heated oil until golden or bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Transfer fried bites to paper towels to drain and cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm with dipping sauces like ranch or marinara.

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