I’m From Iowa and Never Heard of These Party Bites—Now I Can’t Stop Making Them

If you’re looking for a quick and cheesy appetizer that will disappear in minutes, these Iowa Party Bites are it. With crispy tortilla scoops, a creamy filling, and a golden, bubbly topping, they’re the kind of snack that steals the show at any gathering.

Iowa Party Bites Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 (10 oz) bag Tostitos scoops tortilla chips
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 (4 oz) can mild or medium green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease two large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange the tortilla chips on the baking sheets, cup side facing up.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mozzarella, egg, corn, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of filling into each tortilla chip.
  5. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously over the tops.
  6. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
  7. Serve warm and watch them disappear!

These cheesy, crunchy bites are guaranteed to be the star of your next party, potluck, or game-day spread. Make a double batch—you’ll thank yourself later.