🫒 Iowa Party Bites
Mediterranean-Inspired Edit
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 15–18 minutes
Serves: 6–8 (about 24 bites)
🛒 Ingredients
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1 loaf party rye bread or mini toasts, cut into squares
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or mild white cheddar
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup light mayonnaise or Greek-yogurt mayo blend
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional add-ins: chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
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Arrange bread pieces on a lined baking sheet.
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In a bowl, mix cheeses, mayo, olive oil, garlic, onion, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until creamy.
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Spread a spoonful of mixture onto each bread piece.
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Bake 15–18 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crisp tops.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Garnish with fresh parsley
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Serve with marinara or tzatziki for dipping
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Add to a mezze-style party board
🥗 Variations
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Meat lovers: add finely chopped turkey or chicken
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Spicy: add chili flakes or diced jalapeño
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Low-carb: use cucumber rounds or eggplant slices instead of bread
⭐ Why Everyone Loves Them
✔ Crispy edges
✔ Creamy, cheesy topping
✔ Ready in under 20 minutes
✔ Perfect make-ahead party bite
