Recipe: Jalapeno Cheese Squares (make ahead, Bon Appetit, 1991)

JALAPENO CHEESE SQUARES

10 large eggs
1/4 cup minced fresh jalapeno chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 cups milk (do not use low fat or nonfat)
4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 pound)
2 cups chopped green onions (about 12)
4 cups grated cheddar cheese (about 1 pound)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch square glass baking dishes.

Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk in milk. Add Monterey Jack cheese and onions and stir to combine.

Divide mixture between prepared dishes. Sprinkle half of cheddar cheese over each dish.

Bake until tops are light brown and puffed, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Transfer cheese squares to platter and serve.

TO MAKE AHEAD:
Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Transfer squares to heavy large cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate. Before serving, rewarm in 350 degree F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Makes about 72 squares
Source: Bon Appetit magazine, July 1991
From: SueA, CA, 01-20-98