Mexican Cheese Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, well-drained
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated or shredded (4 cups)
6 eggs, slightly beaten or 1 1/2 cups egg substitute
2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapenos (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spread green chilis (and jalapenos, if using) in bottom of pan.
Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
Sprinkle cheese over green chili peppers.
Pour beaten eggs over all.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until firm in the center.
Cool.
Cut into 1-inch squares and serve hot or at room temperature.
***These freeze beautifully.
To serve, thaw, microwave on defrost until warm.
Cool.
Cut into squares and serve.