Description
Delicious crispy corn cheese bites featuring a blend of sweet corn, rich cheeses, and spices, perfect as an appetizer or a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups canned or frozen sweet corn, well-drained
- 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 or canola oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: Drain canned corn or thaw and pat dry frozen corn.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg lightly.
- Add flour, cheddar, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the egg.
- Incorporate the prepared corn and mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or discs.
- For frying, heat oil to 350-375°F and fry the bites until golden brown. For baking, preheat oven to 400°F, line with parchment, and bake until crispy, flipping halfway.
Notes
Mix thoroughly and adjust spices to taste. For added crunch, double-coat with breadcrumbs.
