Description
Simple Jalapeño Cheese Squares are a quick and delicious snack that combines the heat of jalapeños with the creaminess of cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, jalapeños, flour, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra heat, use more jalapeños or add some cayenne pepper.
- These squares can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Cheese Squares, Snack, Quick Recipe, Appetizer