Description
These Spicy Mexican Corn Bites are a delicious and satisfying appetizer with a kick of flavor. Packed with corn, cheeses, and spices, these mini bites are perfect for parties or as a fun snack.
Ingredients
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Corn Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn (drained) or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn (thawed)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cooking spray or oil for muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Sauté corn: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté corn with spices until golden. Let cool.
- Prepare batter: Whisk eggs, sour cream, flour, and baking powder. Add sautéed corn, cheeses, and herbs.
- Bake: Spoon mixture into muffin cups and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with sour cream, lime wedges, or hot sauce.
Notes
- These bites are great for parties or appetizers.
- You can substitute cheeses or add jalapeños for extra heat.
- They freeze well and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
