Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles, drained
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and take a moment to lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until they're nice and frothy. You're starting with a good base of eggs to hold everything together.
- To the eggs, stir in the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses until the mixture well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the cheesy egg mixture, folding it in gently. We don't want to lose that lovely lightness!
- Now, pour in the melted butter and milk, stirring just until everything is moistened and you've got a batter that's looking friendly and inviting.
- Fold in the green chiles with all the care of tucking in a little one at night—gently now, so each square will have a nice distribution of that tasty green chile.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing the top like you're patting down a freshly made bed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until the squares are golden and set—just like the sun dipping down behind the cornfields.
- Let it cool slightly, then cut into squares. Serve warm and watch them disappear faster than kids when it's time to do dishes!
Variations & Tips
- - For a little extra kick, feel free to mix in some crushed red pepper flakes or a minced jalapeño to give it a spicier touch.
- - A meaty version can be had by adding cooked, crumbled bacon or diced ham to the batter just before you fold in the green chiles.
- - If you're accommodating a picky eater, you can reduce the amount of green chiles or serve some without chiles on one side of the dish.
- - These squares are wonderfully freeze-friendly! Let them cool completely and then cut and freeze them for a quick future side or snack.
- - Be sure to drain those canned chiles well to avoid adding extra moisture to the squares.
Nothing warms up a family dinner quite like sharing something homemade. And with these Green Chile Cheese Squares, you're serving not just a meal, but a labor of love. Enjoy every bite!
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