Peppery Potluck Squares

Name: Peppery Potluck Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: cornmeal (for dusting pan); 2 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 c sharp cheddar cold pack cheese, softened; 1 c parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 jar(s) (2-oz) pimentos, sliced; 1 can(s) (4-oz) jalapenos, drained and chopped; cayenne pepper, to taste

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By Mikekey *
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These little peppery cheese bites go over big at all get-togethers. For a milder version, simply reduce the amount of jalapeño peppers and omit using the cayenne. Recipe from Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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cornmeal (for dusting pan)
2 c

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c

sharp cheddar cold pack cheese, softened
1 c

parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp

garlic powder
1/4 tsp

dried oregano
1/4 tsp

ground cumin
4 large

eggs, beaten
1 jar(s)

(2-oz) pimentos, sliced
1 can(s)

(4-oz) jalapenos, drained and chopped
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cayenne pepper, to taste
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How to Make Peppery Potluck Squares

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle cornmeal in pan, coating pan well.
Cream cheeses until well-blended; add garlic powder, oregano and cumin. Beat in eggs. Stir in pimentos and jalapeños. Add cayenne pepper; mix ingredients well.
Spread mixture in pan, smoothing top.
Bake 30 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into bite-size cubes. Serve warm or at room temperature.