Irresistible Jalapeño Cheese Squares
Quick, cheesy, slightly spicy, and ridiculously easy to make, these Jalapeño Cheese Squares are perfect for parties or casual snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Wash and finely dice the fresh jalapeños. Remove the seeds for less spice if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the milk and melted butter.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
- Gently stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and diced jalapeños.
- Spread the batter evenly into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cheese squares cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into small squares or rectangles.
Notes
[‘Adjust the spice level by removing jalapeño seeds or using green bell peppers.’, ‘Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top for crispier edges.’, ‘Bake ahead and reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 8
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