Description
These Iowa Party Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer—cheesy, creamy corn and green chile filling baked in crispy tortilla scoop chips. Perfect for parties, tailgates, and potlucks, they’re quick to prepare and bursting with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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1 bag (10 oz) Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 large egg
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1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
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1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer, upright, on the prepared sheets.
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Mix filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, egg, corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
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Fill chips: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each chip, being careful not to overfill.
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Top with Parmesan cheese on each filled chip.
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Bake for 13–15 minutes until tops are bubbly and golden brown.
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Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
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Make-ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to a few hours in advance; bake just before serving.
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Reheating: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Freezing not recommended due to texture changes in the chips.
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Kid-friendly: Great for kids to help fill the chips—just supervise oven use
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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