Description
These Iowa Party Bites are a delightful appetizer perfect for any gathering. Crunchy Tostitos Scoops filled with a cheesy, flavorful mixture of corn, green chiles, and spices, baked to golden perfection. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Tostitos Scoops:
1 bag (about 50 chips)
Cheese Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 large egg; 1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn, drained; 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Tostitos: Arrange Tostitos Scoops on the baking sheet.
- Mix filling: Combine cream cheese, mozzarella, egg, corn, green chiles, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Fill chips: Spoon filling into each chip. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 13–15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat or use pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Midwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
