Description
Whip up these Iowa Party Bites for your next gathering! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with corn and green chiles, they’re the perfect party appetizer made with Tostitos Scoops.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 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
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Arrange the Tostitos Scoops on the sheets, cup side up.
Step 2: Mix the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, egg, drained corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Assemble the Bites
- Fill each tortilla chip with about 1 tablespoon of the filling mixture. Be careful not to overfill.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each filled chip.
Step 4: Bake
- Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy these cheesy, flavorful bites!
Notes
- Keep Chips Crispy: Avoid overfilling to prevent soggy chips.
- Customizable: Add cooked bacon, diced jalapeños, or diced bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Serve Fresh: These bites are best enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 10g
