Description
These Spicy Mexican Corn Bites are a delightful twist on classic street corn, served in a convenient bite-sized form. A perfect appetizer for any gathering, these savory bites are packed with flavor and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
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Corn Mixture:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Additional:
- 1 package mini phyllo shells or scoop-shaped tortilla chips (about 30)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the corn mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the corn, cotija cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add chopped cilantro.
- Fill the shells: Spoon the corn mixture into the phyllo shells or tortilla scoops and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until heated through and lightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling a day in advance and assemble just before baking.
- Substitute cotija with feta if needed.
- For extra heat, drizzle with hot sauce or sprinkle with TajÃn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
