Iowa Party Bites
These bite-sized appetizers are a crowd-pleasing mix of sweet corn, creamy cheese, and mild green chiles, all baked inside a crunchy tortilla chip scoop.
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Iowa Party Bites
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips | 1 bag (10 oz) |
| Cream cheese, softened | 1 block (8 oz) |
| Shredded mozzarella cheese | 8 oz |
| Egg | 1 |
| Sweet corn, drained | 1 can (15 oz) |
| Green chiles, mild or medium | 1 can (4 oz) |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 1/2 cup (for tops) |
How to Make Iowa Party Bites:
Step 1: Prep Oven and Sheets: Preheat your oven to 425F. Lightly grease two large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.2 Tightly arrange the tortilla scoops on the sheets with the cup side facing up.3
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Step 2: Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the 8 oz softened cream cheese, 8 oz mozzarella, 1 egg, the drained 15 oz can of corn, the 4 oz can of chiles, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.4 Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Step 3: Fill the Chips: Scoop the filling into each tortilla chip, placing about 1 tablespoon of the mixture in each one.5
Step 4: Top and Bake: Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops of the filled chips. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops begin to turn golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.6
Step 5: Serve: Serve the Iowa Party Bites warm for the best flavor and crunch.
