Description
These Iowa Party Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Crispy tortilla scoops filled with a cheesy, savory mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, sweet corn, and green chiles, topped with Parmesan for a golden finish. Perfect for game days, parties, or any festive gathering.
Ingredients
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- 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 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Chips:
- Arrange the Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheets, cup side up.
- Mix 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.
- Fill the Chips:
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each tortilla chip cup, filling them generously.
- Add Parmesan Topping:
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tops of the filled chips.
- 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.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy these cheesy, savory bites!
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding diced jalapeños for extra heat or chopped cooked bacon for a smoky flavor.
- Serve with a side of salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- These bites are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg