Description
Spicy Mexican corn bites – a delicious appetizer featuring corn, jalapeños, and Mexican-inspired seasonings, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen corn kernels
- Jalapeño peppers, finely diced
- Cotija or feta cheese
- Cayenne pepper
- Seasonings and spices
- Ingredients for binding the mixture
Instructions
- Prepare the corn mixture by combining all ingredients
- Form into bite-sized portions
- Cook until crispy and hot
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce
Notes
- Can be prepared ahead – either mix a day before or cook and reheat
- Adjust spice level by modifying jalapeño seeds and cayenne pepper
- Suitable for vegetarians (check cheese rennet)
- Can use canned corn if thoroughly dried
- Best served with lime-cilantro crema, chipotle aioli, salsa, or guacamole
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican corn bites, spicy appetizer, party food, vegetarian appetizer, Mexican appetizer
