Easy Spicy Mexican Corn Bites (Baked in 25 Minutes)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (300 g) fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels, patted very dry
• 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (35 g) cornmeal
• 1/3 cup (80 g) Mexican crema or sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (75 g) cotija cheese, crumbled, divided
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
• 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray or oil for the tin