Description
Midwestern charm shines through these iowa party bites, packed with hearty flavors that celebrate local ingredients. Guests will devour these crowd-pleasing morsels, connecting community and comfort in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) bag Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) block cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces / 227 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup / 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 (4 ounces / 113 grams) can green chiles (mild or medium)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 425°F (220°C) and arranging parchment-lined trays to prevent sticking.
- Strategically position Tostitos Scoops on the prepared surfaces, ensuring each chip faces upward to create perfect vessel for the filling.
- Create a harmonious mixture by whisking cream cheese, mozzarella, egg, sweet corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until ingredients are seamlessly integrated.
- Carefully distribute the creamy blend into each tortilla chip, generously filling the cups to maximize flavor potential.
- Enhance the appetizer’s profile by dusting grated Parmesan across the loaded chips, adding a rich, tangy dimension.
- Transfer the loaded trays into the preheated oven, allowing the bites to transform for 13-15 minutes until the surfaces turn golden and the cheese melts into a bubbling, appetizing landscape.
- Extract the baking sheets from the oven and permit a brief cooling interval, then present these delectable Iowa Party Bites while they retain their optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Customize chips by using gluten-free tortilla chips for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives for a vegan-friendly version of the appetizer.
- Control portion sizes by using mini tortilla chips for bite-sized party snacks that are easier to manage.
- Prepare filling mixture ahead of time and refrigerate to save preparation time during party planning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg