Description
Midwestern charm shines through these Iowa party bites, delivering crispy, golden perfection with a nostalgic twist. Guests will savor each delectable morsel, experiencing comfort and classic flavors that celebrate heartland hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) bag Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) block cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (227 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Crank up the oven to a sizzling 425F (220C), preparing baking sheets with a light grease or parchment paper layer.
- Methodically arrange Tostitos Scoops on the prepared sheets, positioning each chip cup-side upward for maximum filling potential.
- Craft a creamy filling by blending cream cheese, mozzarella, egg, sweet corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until ingredients harmonize smoothly.
- Generously ladle approximately one tablespoon of the vibrant mixture into each tortilla chip cavity, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Dust the filled chips with a delicate sprinkle of grated Parmesan, adding a robust flavor dimension.
- Slide the loaded baking sheets into the preheated oven, allowing the bites to transform for 13-15 minutes until the tops achieve a golden hue and cheese bubbles enticingly.
- Carefully extract from the oven, permitting a brief cooling period before presenting these zesty, molten appetizers to eager guests.
Notes
- Swap out regular cheese for dairy-free alternatives to make this recipe vegan-friendly and suitable for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of smoked paprika for an extra kick of spiciness.
- Prevent soggy chips by ensuring tortilla scoops are completely dry before filling and using minimal moisture in the mixture.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to streamline party prep and develop richer flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 287 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg