Sherri's Jalapeno Cheese Squares

Get ready to spice up your appetizer game with Sherri's Jalapeño Cheese Squares! This crave-worthy dish combines the creamy richness of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese with the zesty heat of fresh jalapeños, all baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Enhanced with a touch of garlic and butter for extra depth, these cheese squares are the ultimate crowd-pleasers for any gathering, whether it's game day or a casual get-together. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, they come together quickly and can be served warm or at room temperature, making them as convenient as they are irresistible. Perfect as a finger food or party snack, these jalapeño cheese squares are guaranteed to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 2 large Fresh jalapeños, diced
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
• 0 Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish by greasing it lightly with cooking spray.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and diced jalapeños. Set aside.

Step 4

In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or fork. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Sift in the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.

Step 6

Fold the cheese and jalapeño mixture into the cream cheese batter, ensuring even distribution.

Step 7

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform cooking.

Step 8

Drizzle the melted butter over the top to add richness and enhance browning.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting.

Step 11

Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature for best results.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(733.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2380.2

Total Fat 204.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 974.2mg	0%
Sodium 4211.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 10.6g
Protein 112.8g	0%

Vitamin D 113IU	0%
Calcium 2706.7mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 660.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.5%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 6.0%