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    Meals » Recipes » Appetizers

    Green Chile Cheese Squares

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Oct 18, 2017 by Dee

    These Green Chile Cheese Squares are the perfect appetizer for easy entertaining. They're quick, low carb, delicious and made with only 4 ingredients!

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    green chile cheese squares appetizer on a white square plate

    I was going through my mom and grandma's old recipe collection, and I found an easy recipe for these simple low carb chile cheese squares. And when I say simple, I do mean simple. Seriously, this may be one of the easiest homemade appetizers ever, and you only need 4 ingredients to make them!

    Since the holidays are coming up, I'm trying to plan our menu, and I always like to try things out before serving them to company. Or family, for that matter! I've been searching for easy appetizer recipes, so when I saw these cheese squares, I knew I had to try them out!

    Basically, all you need are

    • Eggs
    • Cheese
    • Green Chiles
    • Salt

    And that's all, folks! These are kind of like mini crustless quiches, with a Southwestern twist. And they're pretty similar to the Baked Ham and Cheese Cups and Baked Sausage and Cheese Cups I like to make. The only real difference is that instead of baking these in a muffin tin, you bake it in one pan, and then you cut it into small squares before serving.

     

    green chile cheese squares stacked on plate

    The original recipe called for using all shredded cheddar cheese, but I used a blend of cheddar and Mexican blend cheese. I just thought that those flavors would go well with the green chiles.

    I was tempted to add some hot sauce for extra spice, but I'm glad I didn't. The green chiles add enough flavor, so this is a perfect appetizer for those people who don't like spicy food. You know who you are!

    Next time, though, I think I'm going to experiment and make a spicier version of these little chile cheese squares. And then, I can keep these babies all to myself!

    If you're looking for more easy appetizers, check these out:

    • Pepperoni Pizza Wonton Cups
    • Jalapeno Popper Cups with Bacon
    • Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Meatballs
    • Crock-Pot Cranberry Orange Meatballs

    green chile cheese squares appetizer on bamboo fork

    How to Make Easy Green Chile Cheese Squares

    green chile cheese squares appetizer on a white square plate

    Green Chile Cheese Squares

    Published by Dee
    Green Chile Cheese Squares are quick and easy low carb appetizer or party snack made with only 4 simple ingredients
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 25
    Calories 85 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
    • 6 eggs, beaten
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ pound grated cheddar cheese
    • ½ pound grated Mexican blend cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Grease an 8X8 baking pan with butter, oil or cooking spray
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs well, and add sea salt
    • Spread the chiles evenly over the bottom of the baking pan
    • Top with shredded cheese
    • Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the mixture, and press down lightly with fork to blend slightly
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until firm
    • Allow to cool slightly, and slice into 1-inch squares for serving

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 85kcalProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 139mgIron: 0.3mg
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    These easy green chile cheese squares are best served warm, but they're also good as leftovers cold, straight out of the fridge! Try them, and see how you like them.

    Happy Munching,

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    1. Sherry says

      August 23, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      I used to make these years ago but lost the recipe. I'm glad I found yours. I thought I was going to have to wing it. These are always a hit when taken to a party and so simple to fix. Being low carb and gluten free is an added bonus now with everyone dieting and/or allergic to wheat gluten. Thanks for posting!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        August 23, 2018 at 10:26 pm

        Glad I could help, Sherry! These are so good for party appetizers. 🙂

    2. Lauren says

      October 23, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      I can't wait to make these! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 24, 2017 at 6:41 am

        Thanks, Lauren. I hope you'll like them!

    3. Alison's Allspice says

      October 20, 2017 at 10:58 am

      I love the simplicity! These would go well so so many other foods, great appetizer!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 22, 2017 at 3:13 pm

        Thanks so much, Alison. They are super easy!

    4. Miz Helen says

      October 20, 2017 at 10:09 am

      I just pinned your amazing Green Chile Cheese Squares! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    5. Krista says

      October 20, 2017 at 6:34 am

      Wow! These sound so good!

      Reply
    6. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

      October 19, 2017 at 3:51 am

      These would be great with a some chili! 🙂 They almost look like cornbread. I was totally surprised to see that there is no cornmeal in these!

      Reply
    7. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

      October 18, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      Well these look and sound delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Megan Ancheta says

      October 18, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      I just sent this to my friend who is doing Keto right now. What a great low carb recipe!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 22, 2017 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks! I guess I should probably mention that! 😉

    9. Amanda says

      October 18, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      Looks like a great low carb snack!!

      Reply
    10. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      October 18, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      They look great! I'm with you, I'd love to try the spicier version too!

      Reply
    11. Jen says

      October 18, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      I'm so happy you found this recipe! It's too good not to share with others.

      Reply

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