Green Chile Squares Paula Deen
Elevate your appetizer game with Paula Deen’s Green Chile Squares, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines creamy cheeses, fluffy baked eggs, and the mild heat of green chiles. This simple yet flavorful recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep, making it perfect for busy weeknights or party platters. Packed with rich Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese, and zesty green chiles, these squares are baked to perfection with a golden, tender crust. The addition of a touch of flour and butter gives them a perfect texture—soft yet sturdy enough to hold their shape as satisfying finger food. Serve these cheesy bites warm from the oven, and let their savory, slightly spicy flavor take center stage at brunches, potlucks, or any festive gathering. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pound Cottage cheese
- 1 pound Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 4-ounce cans Canned diced green chiles, drained
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are well mixed and fluffy.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the eggs and whisk until combined.
Fold in the cottage cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chiles until evenly distributed.
Add the melted butter to the mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the mixture is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
Allow the dish to cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.4 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.3 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2435 mg | 812% | |
| Sodium | 6412 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.5 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 213.2 g | 426% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1 mcg | 66% | |
| Calcium | 3759 mg | 289% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1402 mg | 30% | |
*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.
