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Iowa Party Bites Recipe

5 from 53 reviews

Iowa Party Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring crispy Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips topped with a creamy, cheesy mixture of green chiles, mozzarella, and corn, baked to perfection and sprinkled with parmesan cheese for an irresistible party snack.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 36 Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips
  • 1 (4 ounce) can green chiles
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can fiesta corn, drained
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and arrange the Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet to prepare for topping and baking.
  2. Make Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Use an electric mixer to blend everything until well combined and creamy.
  3. Add Corn: Incorporate the drained fiesta corn into the cheese mixture and stir gently to ensure an even distribution throughout the mixture.
  4. Fill Chips: Using a tablespoon, scoop the cheesy corn mixture onto each tortilla chip, making sure each chip gets a generous topping.
  5. Top with Parmesan: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the tops of the filled tortilla chips for an extra layer of flavor.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the parmesan is lightly golden.
  7. Serve Warm: Remove the party bites from the oven and serve them warm for the best taste and texture. Enjoy your tasty Iowa Party Bites!

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
  • You can substitute mozzarella with another mild melting cheese if desired.
  • Fiesta corn is canned corn with peppers; drain it well to avoid soggy bites.
  • These can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.

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