Green Chile Squares Paula Deen Recipe

Craving a cheesy, spicy, and satisfying side dish or appetizer? This scaled-down recipe of Paula Deen's Green Chile Squares is a game-changer! Inspired by a kitchen adventure, this recipe delivers incredible flavor in just an hour. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or a delightful lunch the next day. Get ready for a taste of the South with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 303.5 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Green Chile Squares Paula Deen

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How to Make Green Chile Squares Paula Deen

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Grease a 12x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste).
  4. In a large bowl, combine 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the cheese and chile mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Pat the top gently to level the surface.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting.
  8. Once cooled, cut into small squares and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

64g

Carbs

1g