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Iowa Party Bites

Iowa Party Bites: Crispy Cheesy Bites Everyone Will Love

Iowa Party Bites are crispy, cheesy appetizers combining tortilla shells, mozzarella, sweet corn, and green chiles, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn canned
  • 1/4 cup Green Chiles adjust for spice tolerance
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Crispy Base
  • 1 bag Tostitos Scoops Tortilla Chips
Topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare two baking sheets by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange the Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips bowl-side up on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the beaten egg and mix well.
  4. Fold in the mozzarella cheese, sweet corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  5. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the filling into each tortilla chip, sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
  7. Allow to cool slightly, serve warm, and enjoy with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture; reheating may cause sogginess.

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