Iowa Party Bites
These Iowa Party Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer made with Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips, filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, sweet corn, and green chiles, all topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for game day or any gathering!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 oz) bag Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 (4 oz) can green chiles (mild or medium)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
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Prepare the Chips:
- Arrange the Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheets, cup side up, ready to be filled.
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Make the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, egg, sweet corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
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Fill the Chips:
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each tortilla chip cup, filling them generously.
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Add Parmesan:
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tops of the filled chips for a flavorful topping.
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Bake:
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is bubbling.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy these cheesy, savory bites!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can use spicy green chiles or add jalapeños to the filling.
- These are great as an appetizer or served as a snack for parties and gatherings.
- They can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4-6 servings)
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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