Description
These Spicy Mexican Corn Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring a flavorful mixture of corn, cheese, and spices baked in mini crescent roll cups. Perfect for parties or as a tasty snack!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Cups: Unroll crescent dough and press into mini muffin cups to create small cups.
- Mix Filling: Combine corn, cotija cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, spices, cilantro, and green onions in a bowl.
- Fill Cups: Spoon corn mixture into each dough cup.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and hot.
- Serve: Let cool before removing from the pan and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute queso fresco or feta for cotija.
- Add TajÃn or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Perfect for parties and can be made in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
