Cheese Corn Balls
These cheese corn balls are crispy on the outside and ooey-gooey on the inside, bursting with sweet corn, molten cheese, and comforting flavors. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or indulgent treat—they're a crowd-pleasing comfort food you’ll crave again and again.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Shallow dishes (for breading)
- Deep fryer or deep pot
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Paper towels
- Baking sheet (optional, for oven method)
- Air fryer (optional)
Ingredients
Core Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels frozen or fresh, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup regular breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, mozzarella, cream cheese, flour, egg, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. If mixture is too wet, add a little flour. If too dry, a splash of milk helps.
Chill:
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
Shape Balls:
- Wet your hands and roll mixture into small golf ball-sized portions.
Set Up Breading Station:
- Arrange flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mix in three shallow bowls.
Bread the Balls:
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Press gently to adhere.
Fry:
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry 4–5 balls at a time for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSugar: 2g
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