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peppery potluck squares

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Recipe by
Mikekey *
@Mikekey
Seattle, WA

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.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For peppery potluck squares

  • 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 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 jar
    (2-oz) pimentos, sliced
  • 1 can
    (4-oz) jalapenos, drained and chopped
  • cayenne pepper, to taste

How To Make peppery potluck squares

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle cornmeal in pan, coating pan well.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Spread mixture in pan, smoothing top.
  • 4
    Bake 30 minutes.
  • 5
    Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into bite-size cubes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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