Crispy Corn Cheese Sandwich
If you’re looking for a fun and creative twist on a classic sandwich, this Crispy Corn Cheese Sandwich is the perfect idea! Instead of using bread, the shells are made with baked corn and melted cheese, giving you a golden, crunchy base that’s both unique and delicious. Filled with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, creamy cheese spread, and savory ham, these sandwiches are light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 can corn drained (about 300 g)
- 1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese or mix with cheddar
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce washed and patted dry
- 100 g cream cheese plain or flavored
- 4 slices deli ham or turkey/chicken slices
- 1 medium tomato sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the tray – Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Shape the corn rounds – Drain the canned corn really well and place small portions onto the tray. Using a small round plate or bowl (10–15 cm in diameter) as a guide, shape the corn into circles.
- Add cheese – Sprinkle grated cheese over each circle, making sure the edges are covered so the shells bake together nicely.
- Bake until golden – Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and slightly crispy at the edges.
- Fold into shells – While still warm and flexible, carefully lift each corn round and fold it gently in half over a wooden spoon handle or similar object to create a taco-like shell. Let it cool for 1–2 minutes to hold its shape.
- Fill the shells – Spread cream cheese on the inside, add a crisp lettuce leaf, a slice of ham, and two slices of tomato.
- Serve & enjoy – Enjoy your crispy, cheesy corn shell sandwich right away while it’s fresh and crunchy.
Notes
Calorie Estimate (per sandwich)
- Canned corn (75 g per sandwich) → ~60 kcal
- Mozzarella cheese (38 g / ~⅓ cup) → ~120 kcal
- Cream cheese (25 g / ~2 tbsp) → ~90 kcal
- Ham slice (25 g) → ~45 kcal
- Tomato (¼ medium) → ~5 kcal
- Lettuce leaf → ~2 kcal
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
