Weight Watchers Cornballs

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Weight Watchers Cornballs are a yummy and healthier alternative to a traditional fried cornball. These crispy delights are ideal as a side dish or as a snack because they are made with a light batter. We will fry these balls in an oven or air fryer. You just need a few basic items to make a delightful and filling snack that works with your Weight Watchers plan. We will need cornmeal, flour, eggs, and a few seasonings to create Weight Watchers Cornballs. Combine the items, form them into balls, and simmer the corn balls until they are dull golden and crispy. You can vary the recipe by varying the flavors or herbs in the batter. It is a unique and versatile dish. You can enjoy these crispy and softballs with fish or soups. You can enjoy the flavorful balls without going over budget.

Let’s prepare this snack with the instructions (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Snack
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Twenty-nine minutes
  • Preparation Time: Eleven minutes
  • Cook Time: Eighteen minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • Muffin tins
  • One big bowl
  • One spoon
  • Fork
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Two and a half (2 & 1/2) fresh or frozen corn
  • Cream corn can, about 14.75 oz.
  • Egg 3, only white portion
  • 2% cheddar cheese, approx. 3/4 grated cheese cup
  • Half a tsp of paprika
  • Chopped scallions 2
  • Grated onion 1/4 cup
  • One to half a tsp of salt, or add to taste
  • Baking powder 1 tsp
  • 1 & 1/2 cup of white whole wheat flour
  • Cooking oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Maintain the empty oven temperature to 400 degrees.
  2. By using a cooking brush, grease small muffin tins with cooking oil.
  3. Next, add cream corn can, chopped scallions, paprika, salt, grated onion, cheddar cheese, and corn to a big bowl.
  4. Then, combine all the items by using a spoon.
  5. After mixing, add baking powder and whole wheat flour to the corn bowl.
  6. Again, combine all items until the paprika and other ingredients are mixed into the flour.
  7. Next, shift the corn mixture to the greased muffin tins with a spoon.
  8. Then, bake the corn mixture for sixteen to eighteen minutes.
  9. After that, check the balls with the help of a fork.
  10. If the balls are cooked properly, put aside the tin for several seconds.
  11. The yummy and cheesy Weight Watchers Cornballs are ready.
  12. Shift the cheesy balls to a serving plate.
  13. Enjoy them with any low-sugar dipping sauce and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair the warm and savory cornballs with garden fresh tomato soup.
  • Place the cornballs on a veggie platter.
  • Poached egg, herbal tea, or sugar-free berry compote works with these balls.
  • Enjoy the balls with a spicy nacho dip, tortilla chips, and fresh sauteed vegetables.
  • Accompany these yummy balls with chicken wings, avocado slices, or turkey burger bash.

TIPS

  • Choose (fresh or frozen) corn to prepare this dish.
  • Utilize minimal cooking oil or opt for cooking sprays.
  • Incorporate vegetables such as onions, zucchini, or bell peppers into the cornball.
  • Utilize egg whites rather than whole eggs to reduce fat and calories.
  • Try different flavors like adding a dash of maple syrup for sweet corn or low-fat parmesan cheese for savory corn.
  • Instead of whole-wheat flour, you can utilize fine or medium-grind cornmeal.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Save the cornballs in a lidded vessel and refrigerate them for 2 to 4 days.

Freezer:

  • Transfer the unbaked balls to a tray one by one. After that, cover the tray with a plastic sheet and freeze it for fifty to ninety days.

Reheating:

  • We will rewarm the balls in an air fryer or oven to maintain their crunchy texture.

FAQs

How can my cornballs obtain a crispy outside?

  • We will cook the cornballs in an oven or air fryer at the proper temperature using a light batter.

Can I utilize other kinds of flour?

  • You can try using gluten-free or whole-wheat flour.

How can I keep cornballs from crumbling?

  • Make sure the corn batter is sticky enough to hold the balls together.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 4 balls
Total servings 10 cornballs
Total Calories 158 kcal
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Protein 7 g
Total Fat 3 g
Sugar 4 g
Saturated fat 0 g