Chile Cheese Bites - Easy Party Snack

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers provide a similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Butter an 8x9 baking dish.

Spread the green chili peppers evenly in the buttered baking dish.

Grate Monterey Jack cheese and sprinkle it over the chili peppers.

In a bowl, mix together 2 eggs, a splash of half and half, and black pepper.

Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and chili peppers in the baking dish.

Sprinkle paprika on top for color.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until bubbly and dark around the edges.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens