Jalapeno Cheese Squares
Easy Jalapeno Cheese Squares recipe with Monterey Jack and cottage cheese. Perfect spicy appetizer ready in 55 minutes with simple ingredients and baking instructions.
Equipment
- oven
- 8x8-inch baking dish
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- wire rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for greasing
- 4 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Cheese & Jalapenos
- 16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 16 ounces cottage cheese, small curd
- 1/4 cup canned diced jalapeños, drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter, ensuring the bottom and sides are fully coated.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the 4 large eggs until they are fully beaten and uniform in color.
- Add the 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to the eggs, then whisk vigorously until the batter is completely smooth with no visible lumps of flour.
- Stir in the 16 ounces of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 16 ounces of cottage cheese, and 1/4 cup of drained diced jalapeños until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are deep golden brown and the center is fully set and does not jiggle when you gently shake the pan.
- Let the pan cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes to allow the squares to firm up before cutting.
- Slice into 16 squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Let the pan cool completely for cleaner slices. Can be served warm or at room temperature.