Iowa Party Bites
These Iowa Party Bites are the ultimate “hidden gem” appetizer—essentially a warm, creamy elote-style dip baked directly into crunchy tortilla scoops. By mixing sweet corn and mild green chiles with a blend of cream cheese and mozzarella, you get a filling that is savory, slightly tangy, and perfectly portioned. The addition of an egg is the secret “binder” that keeps the filling from running out of the chips, ensuring every bite stays intact from the tray to your mouth.
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Iowa Party Bites
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
| Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips | 1 (10 oz) bag |
| Sweet corn (drained) | 1 (15 oz) can |
| Cream cheese (softened) | 1 (8 oz) block |
| Shredded mozzarella cheese | 8 oz |
| Green chiles (mild or medium) | 1 (4 oz) can |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Grated parmesan cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
How to Make Iowa Party Bites:
Step 1: Prep the Trays: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the “Scoops” side-by-side, cup-side up.
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Tip: Check your bag for broken chips first! You want the whole “bowls” to hold the maximum amount of cheesy corn goodness. Save the broken bits for a taco salad later.
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Step 2: The Creamy Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the mozzarella, egg, drained corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Make sure your corn is very well drained. If there is excess water in the can, it can make the bottom of the tortilla chips soggy during the bake.
Step 3: Fill and Top: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each chip. Don’t overfill them too much, or they might tip over in the oven! Finish each one with a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese for that salty, golden crust.
Step 4: Bake to Bubbly: Bake for 13/15 minutes. You are looking for the parmesan on top to be golden-brown and the corn filling to be bubbling and “set.“
Step 5: Serve: Let them cool for just 2/3 minutes on the pan so the cheese firms up slightly, then serve them warm.
