Description
Midwestern charm shines through these iowa party bites, packed with creamy cheese and crispy bacon. Guests will devour these irresistible appetizers that showcase local ingredients and hearty flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (10 ounces / 283 grams) Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips
- 1 block (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (227 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) sweet corn, drained
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) green chiles, mild or medium
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare baking sheets by lightly greasing or covering with parchment paper.
- Create a creamy mixture by thoroughly blending cream cheese, mozzarella, egg, corn kernels, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until completely smooth and well-incorporated.
- Carefully distribute the prepared filling into each tortilla scoop, ensuring an even allocation of approximately one tablespoon per bite.
- Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese over the filled scoops, providing a rich and tangy topping.
- Place the prepared bites in the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and bubbling cheese that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes to set the filling and prevent burning.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy these warm, zesty appetizers immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize cheese options by substituting mozzarella with cheddar or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- Prep tortilla scoops ahead of time and store in an airtight container to save time during party preparation.
- Reduce spiciness by using mild green chiles or omitting them entirely for a more kid-friendly version.
- Consider adding cooked, crumbled bacon or diced jalapeños on top for extra texture and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 585 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg