Easy Savory Iowa Party Bites (Print version)
Warm cheesy Iowa party bites baked in crispy tortilla scoops with corn and green chiles, ready in 25 minutes for any crowd.
# Ingredients:
For the filling
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1 bag (10 oz) tortilla scoop chips
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1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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8 oz (225 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 large egg
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1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
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1 can (4 oz) mild green chiles, drained
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 cup (45 g) parmesan cheese, grated
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange tortilla scoops close together so they support each other.
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In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the mozzarella, egg, drained corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each tortilla scoop, pressing gently so it mounds slightly. Sprinkle grated parmesan over the tops.
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Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the parmesan tops are lightly browned. Serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm within 15 minutes of baking.
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Can be made gluten-free with GF tortilla scoops.