Description
These Jalapeño Cheese Squares offer a warm, cheesy delight with a gentle kick from the jalapeños, making them perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, and milk together.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until combined. Fold in the diced jalapeños.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and firm.
- Let cool slightly, then slice into squares and serve warm.
Notes
For added crunch, consider using an air fryer at 320°F (160°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Cheese Squares, appetizer, party food, comfort food