Last Friday night I hosted an impromptu dinner party for some close friends. It was an informal introduction of my best friend's new boyfriend, so I went all out with appetizers and a special cocktail. Ever since I made nacho bites, I've wanted to experiment more with Tostitos Scoops, and I decided this was the perfect opportunity to do so.
I filled each chip with a corn, cheese, and egg mixture that cooked up like a corn pudding. The final bite was salty, cheesy, and purely delicious. This is an incredibly easy recipe that can be modified to suit your dietary needs. To see how I made this version, read more.
Modified from Everyday With Rachael Ray magazine
Ingredients
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup frozen corn kernels
24 scoop-shaped tortilla chips (recommended: Tostitos Scoops)
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped Spanish chorizo
1 heaping tablespoon jalapeño
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, egg, corn, green onions, chorizo, and jalapeño.
- Arrange the chips on a large rimmed baking sheet and place 1 teaspoon corn mixture in each. Bake until the filling sets, about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Makes 2 dozen.
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Oh yummy! It looks so good. You should definitely open a Nacho Restaurant. I'd buy a franchise!
1In the words of Rachel Ray: YUM-O!
2That looks sooooo good...I am going to try!
3I have to say that nachos are one of the best things ever invented.
4Great recipe!
okay, it DOES look good--but I HATE cream cheese--could you use anything else???
5Oh my....that looks fabulous. I am so hungry right now.
6that looks so delicious! i'll try it sometime
7teece81: How can you hate cream cheese? What about cream cheese frosting?!
Mascarpone or goat cheese would be great substitutes for cream cheese.
8Not sure on this one, but I'd give it a try...
9something about the cream cheese seems excessive to me. otherwise, it looks so tempting I'm about to eat my computer screen.
10I made these last night. They were really really really good!
Dont put too much of the filling into the nacho tho or else it will come out of the oven a little soggy.
11This sounds very yummy. I would probably vary the recipe to use less cream cheese.
12Made them this afternoon - very very tasty!
13I did eliminate the chorizo, but still very good!
This is a great idea for game day. Scoops are an appetizer waiting to happen.
14what about making these with regular corn tortillas?--maybe layering the corn tortillas in a muffin pan? any other suggestions? I am trying to eat healthier and reducing the amount of junk food I eat, but this recipe appeals to me!
15Love chorizo!
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