Description
Spicy Mexican Corn Bites are a delicious and flavorful snack that combines the sweetness of corn with a spicy kick, perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine corn, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, chili powder, and cumin.
- Add cilantro, jalapeños, cheese, milk, and egg to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Spicy Mexican Corn Bites, Corn Bites, Mexican Appetizer, Spicy Snack