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Savory Iowa Party Bites

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πŸ§€ These Savory Iowa Party Bites offer a creamy, cheesy delight that’s perfect for easy and crowd-pleasing gatherings.
🌽 A simple yet flavorful appetizer filled with corn and mild green chiles, making them ideal for game days or casual parties.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 40 party bites

Ingredients

– 1 10-ounce bag of tortilla scoops

– 1 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese

– 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese

– 1 large egg

– 1 15-ounce can of sweet corn, drained

– 1 4-ounce can of mild or medium green chiles

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

– 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese for topping

– Plant-based cheese for vegan

– Flaxseed mix for vegan

– Gluten-free version tortilla scoops

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2-Lightly grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

3-Arrange the tortilla scoops cup-side up on the baking sheets, packed tightly.

4-In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, sweet corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.

5-Scoop about one tablespoon of filling into each tortilla scoop without overfilling.

6-Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of each filled scoop.

7-Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the tops turn golden brown.

8-Allow to cool for a few minutes; serve warm.

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Notes

πŸ§€ Soften cream cheese well before mixing to avoid lumps and create a smooth filling.
🌢️ For extra heat, add hotter green chiles, diced jalapeños, or drizzle hot sauce after baking.
πŸ”₯ To get crispier tops, briefly broil the bites after baking, watching closely to prevent burning.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 bites
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg