Iowa Party Bites
These Iowa Party Bites are warm, cheesy, crunchy appetizers filled with cream cheese, mozzarella, corn, and green chiles. They come together quickly for game day, last-minute guests, or an easy party snack.
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) bag Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn drained well
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles mild or medium
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling over the tops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease two large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
- Arrange the tortilla Scoops tightly on the baking sheets with the cup sides facing up so they are nestled close together.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, egg, drained corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until everything is combined and the corn is distributed throughout.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each chip, heaping slightly but not piling the filling so high that it topples over.
- Sprinkle the tops generously with the grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the tops are beginning to brown, watching closely near the end.
- Let the bites sit for 1 to 2 minutes before serving warm, since the filling will be very hot.
Notes
These are best served fresh and warm from the oven while the chips still have some crunch. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days; the chips will soften. Reheat on a baking sheet in the oven until heated through, and avoid the microwave if you want to preserve any crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal
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