Cheesy Chile Squares Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Cheesy Chile Squares – a delectable dish that combines the richness of cheeses with the subtle heat of green chilies. Perfect for any occasion, these squares are a true crowd-pleaser.
Recipe Category:
Cheese 🧀
Keywords:
- High Protein 🥩
- High In… 📈
- < 60 Mins ⏱️
- Oven 🍳
- Easy 🌟
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 424.1
- Fat Content: 32.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 20.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 164.4mg
- Sodium Content: 585.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 2.6g
- Protein Content: 27.3g
Ingredients:
- 12 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cans (4 oz each) green chilies, drained
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup plain flour
Instructions:
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Mix the shredded cheeses together.
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Grease an 8-inch baking dish and layer half of the cheese mixture in the bottom. Then, spoon on all the drained green chilies, and top with the remaining shredded cheeses.
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In a small bowl, beat the eggs until they are a lemon color. Then, add the milk, and hot sauce (if using), followed by the flour. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and chilies in the pan.
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Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 30 minutes, or until the egg mixture is firm and beginning to brown on top.
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Cool the Cheesy Chile Squares for about 5 minutes, then cut them into 6-8 squares.
Enjoy the cheesy goodness of these squares as a delightful appetizer, side dish, or even a light meal. The combination of melted cheeses and the subtle kick from the green chilies makes this recipe a standout favorite for any occasion!
