Description
Spicy Mexican Corn Bites are a flavorful blend of sweet corn, zesty lime, and bold chili spices, topped with creamy mayo and cotija cheese. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh, canned, or frozen corn (thawed and drained)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lime juice + zest of 1 lime
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- Salt to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or a drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Grill, boil, or microwave the corn until tender. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the Creamy Blend: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise (or sour cream), lime juice, chili powder, cayenne, and salt.
- Mix Everything: Toss the cooked corn with the creamy spice mixture until evenly coated.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese and add optional garnishes like cilantro or jalapeños.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately or refrigerate for a chilled version.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and cayenne.
- For extra crunch, serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
- To make it healthier, swap mayo for Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-bake or grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~½ cup
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: ~3g
- Sodium: ~250mg (varies based on cheese and seasoning)
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~16g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~12mg