Mexican Corn Bites
Crispy baked Mexican corn bites packed with sweet corn, cotija cheese, and chili spice. A mess-free elote-inspired appetizer perfect for parties or family dinners.
Pin Share Print Servings: 20 bites
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl (For combining all ingredients)
- Baking Sheet (Line with parchment for easy cleanup)
- Small Cookie Scoop (To form evenly sized bites)
- Wire cooling rack (Keeps bites crisp after baking)
- Measuring cups and spoons (For accurate proportions)
Ingredients
Main Mixture
- 3 cups Corn kernels - Fresh, frozen, or canned (drained)
- 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened
- ½ cup Cotija cheese - Crumbled
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise - Adds creaminess
- 1 large Egg - For binding
- 2 tablespoon Lime juice - Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder - For authentic flavor
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper - Adjust for spice preference
Coating
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - For coating
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Mixed with breadcrumbs for crunch
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika - Adds smoky depth
Optional Toppings
- Cooking spray - For crisp baking
- Fresh cilantro - Garnish before serving
- Lime wedges - For serving
Instructions
- Combine corn, cream cheese, cotija, mayo, egg, lime, and spices in bowl.
- Scoop mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
- Mix panko, Parmesan, and paprika in shallow bowl.
- Roll chilled bites in coating, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Arrange on greased baking sheet and spray lightly with oil.
- Turn halfway through baking for even color.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving with dips.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 2bites | Calories: 140kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 190mg (8%) | Potassium: 120mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 350IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)