Easy Sweet Corn Croquettes Recipe also known as corn croquettes. These may be the easiest and tasty corn croquettes ever. Corn cheese croquettes is made with sweet corn, milk, flour, butter, spices and grated cheese. The creamy corn cheese filling is shaped into croquettes, which is coated with semolina and fried until golden and crunchy.
Corn Croquettes
Croquettes are my favourite. I love the creamy interior and the crispy exterior which is the character of a croquettes. This version is my favourite of all croquettes I ever made.
My husband is usually not a fan of cheese, but these croquettes are one snack he can never resist. The crispy outer layer, creamy corn filling and cheesy flavour make them so delicious that everyone in the family loves them.
About Corn Croquettes
Corn cheese croquettes are made with sweet corn, all purpose flour, milk, butter, chilli flakes and grated cheese. Instead of breadcrumbs, I have used semolina to give these croquettes an extra crispy coating with an Indian-style touch.
Croquettes are a versatile snack that can be made with different fillings like chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, vegetables, prawn, corn or cheese. I have already shared my Chicken Croquettes and Potato Croquettes Recipe on the blog.
They are traditionally deep fried until golden brown, but you can also bake or air fry them for a lighter version.
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For this recipe, I have used frozen corn. Cook the corn in a little butter, then grind it coarsely. Then make a simple white sauce with butter, flour, milk, cheese, chilli flakes, and cook until thickens.
Finally, add the grounded corn. Mix well and let the mixture cool completely before shaping the croquettes.
Once the corn croquette mixture is ready, shape it into rolls, cylinders, balls or discs. Coat each croquette with rava and fry until golden brown and crispy.
The semolina coating adds a delicious crunch, making these corn cheese croquettes perfect as an evening snack, party appetizer or tea time treat.
This one I made and served it with a cup of tea. You don't need any dipping sauce for it, but tomato ketchup, sweet chilli sauce or my garlic sauce taste fantastic with this. And this is great for kids who love sweet corn so much.
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Ingredients
- Sweet corn : Sweet corn is the main ingredient and you can use either fresh or frozen corn for this recipe.
- All purpose flour : Flour used to make the creamy white sauce and helps binding the filling together.
- Milk : Milk is added to make the white sauce rich and creamy.
- Grated cheese : Cheese adds a rich, cheesy taste and melts beautifully inside the croquettes. Mozzarella cheese works best for this recipe. If not, use cheddar or cheese cubes of your choice.
- Butter : Butter used to prepare the white sauce and it adds a rich flavour.
- Semolina : semolina used for coating the croquettes before frying. It gives the croquettes a crispy, golden crust.
- Red chilli flakes : Red chilli flakes add a mild spicy flavour to the filling. Adjust the quantity to suit your taste.
- Coriander leaves : Fresh coriander leaves enhance the flavour of the filling.
- Oil : Oil is used for deep frying the croquettes until golden brown. You can use any oil of your choice for frying.
Step by Step Pictures
1)Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a pan, add in sweet corn and saute till cooked for around 2 mins.
2)Remove this to a mixer blender.
3)Puree till it forms into a coarse mixture.
4)Now in the same pan, add in 1 tablespoon of butter and add in flour to it and saute for 2 mins.
5)Add in milk and keep mixing till it comes together.
6)Cook till the flour thickens.
7)Then add in the puree corn.
8)Add in cheese and mix well.
9)Add in coriander leaves.
10)Add in salt, chilli flakes, and mix well.
11) Now remove this to a bowl and let it cool down.
12)Take small portion from this and shape it into ball.
13)Flatten it slightly.
14)Coat the croquettes in breadcrumbs or semolina.
15)like this.
16)Roll it in semolina and arrange it in a plate. Chill this in fridge for 30 mins.
17)Now heat oil for shallow frying. Drop in corn croquettes into the hot oil.
18)Fry till golden brown on both sides.
19)Drain onto some paper towel. Serve with ketchup.
Expert Tips
- If using frozen corn, thaw them completely before using. This keeps the mixture from becoming too wet.
- Taste and add enough salt, as the cheese also contains salt.
- Let the filling cool before shaping the croquettes.
- If the mixture is too soft or sticky, add 1 boiled potato or a little more flour or breadcrumbs until it is easy to shape.
- For a healthier version, you can bake or air fry the croquettes instead of deep frying.
- For extra cheesy, place a small cube of cheese in the centre before shaping and frying.
Storage and Serving
You can shape and freeze the croquettes for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, fry them directly from frozen until golden and crispy.
Serve the corn cheese croquettes hot with tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, cheese sauce or any dip of your choice.
FAQ
Q. Difference between corn nuggets and corn croquettes ?
Corn nuggets are made with a corn batter, so they stay soft and fluffy inside. Corn cheese croquettes are made with a thick, creamy mixture of corn, cheese, milk, flour, butter and chilli flakes. They are shaped, coated and fried until golden crisp.
Q. Can I add vegetables to the filling ?
Yes. You can add finely chopped carrots, capsicum, peas, mushrooms or boiled potatoes to the filling for extra flavour and texture.
Q. Why are my croquettes breaking while frying ?
This usually happens if the mixture is too soft or the croquettes are not chilled before frying. Add a little more flour, bread crumbs or a boiled potato to the mixture and adjust the consistency before shaping. Then refrigerate the croquette before frying.
Q. Can I bake or air fry these croquettes ?
Absolutely ! Just brush or spray the croquettes with a little oil and bake or air fry them until they are golden crispy. Turn them halfway through cooking so they cook evenly crispy on all sides.
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Sweet Corn Croquettes Recipe (Corn Croquettes)
Equipment
Ingredients
To Make Sweet Corn Paste
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- 1 cup Frozen Sweet corn
Croquettes Mixture
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 3 tablespoon All Purpose Flour (Plain flour)
- 1 cup Milk
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli flakes
- 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For Coating
- ½ cup Semolina or Bread crumbs
For Pan Frying
- Sunflower Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a pan, add in corn and saute till cooked for around 2 mins. Remove this to a mixer and puree coarsely.
- Now in the same pan, add in 1 tablespoon of butter and add in flour to it and saute for 2 mins. Add in milk and keep mixing till it comes together.
- Then add in puree corn and cheese and mix well. Add in salt, chilli flakes, coriander leaves and mix well. Now remove this to a bowl and let it cool down.
- Take small portion from this and shape it into ball. Flatten it slightly, roll it in semolina and arrange it in a plate. Chill this in fridge for 30 mins.
- Now heat oil for shallow frying. Drop in corn croquettes into the hot oil. Fry till golden brown on both sides. Drain onto some paper towel.
- Serve with ketchup.
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Anonymous
Hi Aarthi,Can we bake this?Instead of frying in oil? if so in which mode.do we have to preheat or something? Pl suggest.
renu akre
Yumm yumm..and very easy too
Aarthi
@Anonymousi am not sure about baking, haven't tried it so far
Anonymous
Hi aarthi.. if we use fresh sweet corn, do we need to boil before grinding??