Dive into the crunch and savour the kick! Our Crispy Jalapeño and Corn Cheese Balls are a dairy-free wonder, perfectly blending spicy jalapeños with sweet kernels of corn. Ideal as an appetiser or a fun snack. Encased in a crispy crumb, the warm cheesy centre is sweet with the corn, spicy from jalapeños and oozy! Everything you want from a crispy cheese ball – vegan or not.
This recipe isn’t a spur-of-the-moment creation – but stock your freezer with a batch (or two) of these cheesy delights, and you’re all set for any occasion. Perfect for warming up movie or game nights, or when you’re craving a comforting snack, these treats are always ready to heat and enjoy!
Crispy Jalapeño and Corn Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 1 batch easy cheesy dairy free sauce
- diced pickled jalapeños to taste
- 1 can of corn, drained or kernels of a cob of fresh or barbecued corn
- plant-based pane/crumb of choice
- dipping sauce of choice
Method
To make your easy cheesy dairy free sauce you will need to start a few days ahead.
In a mixing bowl combine cheesy sauce, corn kernels and jalapeños, the amount of jalapeños is unto you, I use about 1/4 cup. If you’d prefer a no-spice blend use finely diced green peppers or even broccoli florets.
To freeze
Once you have made your cheesy jalapeño corn mix, it needs to be portioned and frozen. Use sphere moulds, ice cube trays or mini muffin pans. Once frozen, store in freezer bags until needed.
To Serve
Choose your coating to pane/crumb your cheese balls. There are options to suit individual dietary needs. Best cooked from frozen, they can be crumbed and returned to the freezer until needed.
Deep fry, air fry or oven bake for an oil-free option. Cook until golden and warmed through.
Choose your dip. There are many ways to flavour an aquafaba mayonnaise, choose you favourite dip or two. Avocado whip is a tasty accompaniment or try a cashew yoghurt or soy sour cream for an oil-free condiment.
If you keen to learn how to make more dairy-free cheeses at home, this guide to plant-based cheese making for beginners is the perfect place to start. For a tasty cheesy sauce this recipe is ideal for grilling on toast.
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