Description
These Spicy Mexican Corn Bites are a perfect blend of sweet corn, zesty cheeses, and bold spices baked into delicious, bite-sized treats. They make a fantastic appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Corn Mixture:
1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen), ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese, ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 egg, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped), 1 tablespoon lime juice, nonstick cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare the corn mixture: In a large bowl, combine the corn, cotija cheese, pepper jack cheese, mayonnaise, egg, flour, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Stir until well mixed.
- Bake: Spoon the mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about ¾ full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before gently removing from the tin. Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra cheese, cilantro, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne.
- These bites make great appetizers and can be frozen and reheated for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
