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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (58g)

Recipe makes 15 servings

Calories 154
Calories from Fat 108 (70%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 12.0g 18%
Saturated Fat 7.0g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 116mg 38%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 10.2g 20%

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Mexican Cheese Squares

Recipe #58826 | 45 min | 10 min prep | add private note
BeachGirl

By: BeachGirl
Apr 8, 2003

One of the easiest, most enjoyed party recipe I've ever made. There are NEVER any left, even if I double or triple the recipe. "Oh, the power of cheese!" These can be made ahead and freeze well.

SERVES 15 -20 , 1 9x9 inch pan (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    Spread green chilis (and jalapenos, if using) in bottom of pan.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle cheese over green chili peppers.
  5. 5
    Pour beaten eggs over all.
  6. 6
    Bake for 30-40 minutes or until firm in the center.
  7. 7
    Cool.
  8. 8
    Cut into 1-inch squares and serve hot or at room temperature.
  9. 9
    ***These freeze beautifully.
  10. 10
    To serve, thaw, microwave on defrost until warm.
  11. 11
    Cool.
  12. 12
    Cut into squares and serve.

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From: HeatherDiane

On Jan 22, 2006

I thought these were okay - but missing a little something. I added some diced tomato for color and a 1/2 tsp of cumin. It reminded me of a crustless quiche.

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    From: Marla in California

    On Mar 23, 2005

    I made this for a bridal shower last night and it was a big success. I used 2 cans of chilies instead of 1, 8 eggs instead of 6, and used an 8x11 baking dish. I am not a fan of jalapenos in any way, shape or form, so naturally I did not use those. I will definitly make this recipe again.

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    From: Derf

    On Apr 21, 2003

    Beachgirl, these were a wonderful appy for Easter Sunday, a huge hit!! We tried some while still quite hot, they were good but tried them again later, cold, they were marvelous!! Had to run the recipe for all our guests. Simple to make and mouth watering delicious, just enough kick. Thanks for sharing.

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  • From: Meredith K.

    On May 3, 2003

    I made these when I was testing appetizers for a party coming up next month. I have to admit, when I put this together and saw the proportions, I was dubious; that's a LOT of cheese! I only wanted to try a half recipe to start, and I made it in a small (5" x 7") Pyrex dish; that made it about 1" deep, which seems about right. It did turn out VERY tasty, and not too spicy. But with all that cheddar, it came out a bit greasy; I'm wondering: Does anyone have a suggestion to make it less so? Maybe adding breadcrumbs or something? Also, "well-drained" for the diced chilis is a bit of an understatement; next time, I'll try blotting them on a paper towel, I think. One last thing: I used fresh jalapeņo, chopped fine, instead of pickled, and I mixed the cayenne in with the chilis, since I didn't trust myself to "sprinkle" 1/4 tsp. evenly... Overall, I give it 3 stars, which to me means "pretty darn good!"

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