BAKED SWEET CORN CROQUETTES

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These delicious corn croquettes are baked like muffins instead of fried. They can be served with butter, but my family prefers salsa as an accompaniment. -Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn, divided
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream and minced chives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place 2 cups corn kernels in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer pureed corn to a large bowl; whisk in cornmeal, milk, sugar, remaining corn and, if desired, cinnamon until blended. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and eggs until pale yellow and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Fold in cheddar cheese. Stir in corn mixture., Fill greased mini-muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 8-10 minutes. Serve warm; top with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.