Tasty Baked Corn Balls
Ready to add a burst of flavor to your snack rotation? These **Tasty Baked Corn Balls** are a deliciously crispy and cheesy treat that’s big on taste and easy to prepare! Featuring savory sweet corn, gooey melted cheddar, and a perfect blend of spices like garlic powder and oregano, these golden bites are baked—not fried—for a healthier twist without sacrificing crunch. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients like breadcrumbs and egg to form a delectable texture, while the oven’s magic ensures each ball is irresistibly crispy. Ideal for parties, appetizers, or game-day munchies, serve these warm with crowd-pleasers like spicy mayo or classic ketchup for dipping. Get ready to impress your guests with this no-fuss, flavor-packed dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Sweet corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 0.75 cups Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (ground)
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil (for coating baking sheet)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
If using fresh corn, blanch the kernels in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and let cool. If using canned corn, drain and rinse thoroughly.
In a food processor, pulse the corn kernels until coarsely mashed, leaving some texture intact. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Add grated cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, beaten egg, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough-like consistency.
Using your hands, take about a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a small ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, making approximately 16-18 balls.
Arrange the corn balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each ball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the balls turn golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Once done, remove the corn balls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, aioli, or spicy mayo. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3460 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 677 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 971 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
