If you’re gearing up for football season or simply looking for a crowd pleasing snack, Iowa Party Bites are just the thing! These delicious little bites combine the crunch of tortilla chips with a cheesy, creamy filling that will have everyone coming back for more. There’s nothing better than a poppable, handheld food when you’ve got a big crowd! The best part might be how incredibly easy they are to whip up. Just a handful of ingredients come together to create a snack that’s packed with flavor and guaranteed to be a hit with the whole crew.
The filling starts out with a creamy blend of softened cream cheese and shredded mozzarella. Next, one egg is added to the filling to help bind it all together and puff up the tops. As you may have guessed by the name, these babies are loaded up with sweet corn in every bite. The recipe calls for canned, but fresh is even better if you can get it. A can of green chiles, a dash of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper round out the flavor with just the right amount of kick. Feel free to up the spice level if your guests can handle it.
Once your filling is ready, it’s time to assemble! Arrange the Scoops tightly on your prepared baking sheets and add a heaping scoop of filling to each one. For the final touch, add a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan on top. Pop your bites in the oven for about 15 minutes or until they’re golden and bubbling. Serve them hot for the best crunch, and get ready for the compliments to roll in. Whether it’s game day or family night, these little bites of cheesy goodness are sure to win over any crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz ) tostitos scoops tortilla chips
- 1 (8 0z) block cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 (4 oz) can green chiles, mild or medium
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, for tops
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lightly grease two large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Tightly arrange chips on the sheets cup side up.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, mozzarella, egg, corn, chiles, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop filling into chips, about 1 tablespoon in each one.
- Sprinkle tops with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until tops begin to brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Artsiefartsiemom.com
Source : 12Tomatoes
