Savory Iowa Party Bites

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

These Savory Iowa Party Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Crispy tortilla scoops are filled with a rich, cheesy mix of cream cheese, mozzarella, sweet corn, and a hint of green chiles for a little kick. They’re baked to perfection, with bubbling cheese and a golden parmesan crust on top. Whether you’re hosting a party, a game day, or just need a quick snack, these bites are easy to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to be a hit. Serve them warm and watch them disappear fast!

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Servings

Ingredients

1 10-ounce bag of Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips
1 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese
8 ounces of shredded mozzarella
1 large egg
1 15-ounce can of sweet corn, drained
1 4-ounce can of mild or medium green chiles
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 c grated parmesan for topping

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Lightly grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Arrange the tortilla scoops on the sheets, making sure they’re all cup-side up and packed tightly so none of the filling spills out.
In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, egg, corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until it’s smooth and well blended.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the filling into each tortilla chip, being careful not to overfill. Then, sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top of each one.
Pop the trays in the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the tops are starting to brown.
Serve them warm and enjoy every cheesy bite!

Notes

Good news—this recipe can easily be made gluten-free! Just swap out the regular tortilla scoops for gluten-free tortilla chips (there are plenty of options out there). Double-check your canned ingredients like corn and chiles to ensure they’re labeled gluten-free, but everything else should be naturally gluten-free. You’ll still get that same cheesy, crunchy goodness without the gluten, and no one will even know the difference!

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