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iowa party bites recipe baked with melted cheese and corn
Jacqueline Ingersoll

Iowa Party Bites Recipe: The Ultimate Appetizer for Any Gathering

Cheesy, savory, and packed with sweet corn and green chiles, these Iowa Party Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 377
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 10-ounce bag Tostitos scoops tortilla chips
  • 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
  • 12 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 15-ounce can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 4-ounce can green chiles, drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220°C). Grease two large baking sheets lightly with cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
  2. 2. Place the chips close together on the baking sheets, bowl-side-up. Use only whole chips so the filling doesn’t spill out. Set aside.
  3. 3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, then mix in the egg until smooth.
  4. 4. Add 8 ounces of mozzarella along with the sweet corn, chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. 5. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of filling into the “bowl” of each chip. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and the remaining mozzarella evenly on top.
  6. 6. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the tops begin to brown and the cheese is bubbling. Remove the sheets from the oven, serve immediately, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 377kcal

Notes

These are best served fresh from the oven while the cheese is still bubbling. If you’re prepping ahead of time, prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate, then assemble and bake when ready to serve.

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