Best 20 Cheese Squares Recipes

SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place butter or margarine in a 9x13 inch baking dish and melt butter in oven. Remove when melted, approximately 3 minutes.
• In large mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Mix in flour, milk and baking powder. When the dough is well combined, mix in cheese, spinach, and onion. Spoon mixture into the baking dish with melted butter.
• Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool 45 minutes then cut into bite-size squares.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until well combined. Add flour and continue to beat until dough comes together and is no longer dry.
• Press the dough into an 8x8-inch pan, smoothing the surface evenly with your fingers. Prick the dough all over with a fork to allow any steam to escape.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
• Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until combined. Refrigerate while the shortbread cools and you prepare the strawberry topping.
• Whisk water, sugar, and cornstarch together in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add gelatin and whisk until incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, whisking occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the top.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled shortbread. Top evenly with sliced strawberries then pour gelatin mixture evenly over the strawberries. Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares

CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Unroll one tube of dough and place in a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Seal seams and perforations; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over dough. , Unroll remaining tube of dough and place over cream cheese mixture, stretching to fit. Brush butter evenly over top; sprinkle with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; cut into squares.

BLUE CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED-ONION SQUARES

Steps:

• For crust:
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Make well in center of dry ingredients. Whisk milk, olive oil, and melted butter in liquid measuring cup to blend. Slowly pour milk mixture into well in dry ingredients, stirring until just blended and smooth. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 10x13-inch rectangle. Transfer dough to rimmed baking sheet. Re-form dough into 10x13-inch rectangle (dough will shrink when moved). Pierce dough all over with fork. Let dough rest while preparing topping.
• For topping:
• Melt butter with oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onions. Cook until onions are soft and beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add rosemary, sugar, and salt. Season onions to taste with pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Continue to cook until onions are soft and dark brown, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes; cool.
• Spread onion mixture evenly over dough. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let cool. Cut into squares and serve.

CHEESE SQUARES APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the eggs into a food processor, and process until light and frothy. Add Cheddar cheese, onion, and jalapeno peppers, and process until smooth. Pour into an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; cut into squares to serve.

SAUSAGE CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Unroll dough; place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides to form a crust. Top with sausage and cheese. Beat eggs in a bowl; add remaining ingredients. Carefully pour over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into 12 pieces.

SPINACH CHEESE PHYLLO SQUARES

Steps:

• Layer three phyllo sheets in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, 2 eggs, parsley flakes and salt; spread over phyllo dough. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, lightly spraying the top of each sheet with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares; cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, milk and remaining eggs until blended; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

CHEESE EASY SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onion and reserved onion juice in a blender or food processor. Blend thoroughly. Spread the mixture evenly on slices of cocktail rye bread.
• Place cocktail rye bread slices on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

TEXAS JALAPENO CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. Spread mixture in an 8-inch pan. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes. Cut into 1-inch squares and serve hot.

PECAN CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 1 egg and butter until blended. Stir in pecans. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining eggs until smooth. Pour over pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

GLAZED CHEESE DANISH SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
• Spread 1 can crescent roll dough onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spread cream cheese mixture over top, and top with remaining can of crescent roll dough.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Pour glaze on top of cooled Danishes and cut into squares.

LEMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F. Lightly grease an 8" square baking pan with butter.
• For the base:.
• Process the flour and confectoner's sugar in a food processor for several seconds. Add the butter and process until the dough comes together, 20 to 30 seconds.
• Pat the dough gently over the bottom of prepared pan and about 1" up the sides. Glaze it with the egg white: Pour the egg white on the dough and tip the pan from side to side so the white spreads over the surface. Pour off the excess.
• Bake the base on the center oven rack until golden, about 25 minutes. Place the base in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to cool completely. Keep on the oven.
• Meanwhile prepare the topping:.
• Using an electric mixer on medium high speed, cream the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium bowl till light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stop the mixer once or twice to scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Add the sour cream and lemon juice and beat the mixture on medium high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl.
• Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on medium high speed until smooth and creamy,about 10 seconds. Spread the topping evenly over the base.
• Bake the bars on the center oven rack until the top is slightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, about 1 hour. If the topping bubbles up during baking, prick the bubbles with a toothpick or a thin knife.
• Allow the bars to cool completely on a rack. Cut them with the point of a thin sharp knife that is dipped in hot water and wiped dry before each cut.

KETO CHILE-CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a small bowl.
• Layer 1/2 of the Cheddar and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack in the prepared pan. Sprinkle chile peppers over top, then layer with remaining cheese. Drizzle egg mixture over cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before cutting.

HAM 'N' CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat eggs until thickened and lemon-colored; fold into ham mixture. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

CHILE CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place 1/2 of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Top with green chile peppers. Top the chiles with the remaining cheese.
• In a blender, mix eggs with the juice from the chile peppers. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.

BROCCOLI-CHEESE CRESCENT SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
• Cook the rice in 1/2 cup water as directed on the package.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice, broccoli in cheese sauce, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and pepper; mix well.
• Separate the dough into 4 rectangles.
• Firmly press perforations to seal.
• Press each to form a 6x3-inch rectangle.
• Mound generous 1/3 cup of broccoli mixture evenly onto one end of each dough rectangle.
• Fold and strech dough over the filling; press the edges to seal well (squares will be very full).
• With a fork, crimp the edges.
• Place on a cookie sheet.
• Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with 2 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 19-24 minutes, or until golden brown.
• ***NOTE***to quickly thaw frozen broccoli package, cut small slit in the center pouch; microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, or until thawed.

GREEN CHILE CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter and cool. Pour into large bowl; add eggs, beating slightly. Add in all other ingredients and mix well.
• 2. Pour into a buttered 13" x 9" x 2" pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes - THEN lower to 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

SPICY HAM AND CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Press 1 package crescent rolls into the prepared baking dish, pushing seams together.
• Layer ham, pepperoni, salami, Swiss cheese, and provolone cheese atop crescent rolls.
• Pour beaten eggs over meat and cheese layers, reserving about 1 tablespoon egg.
• Layer the second package of crescent rolls atop meat and cheese filling; brush with reserved egg.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crescent rolls are browned, about 30 minutes.
• Cut into squares and serve.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish; place the casserole dish in the preheating oven until butter melts.
• Mix broccoli, Cheddar cheese, milk, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Pour mixture over melted butter in the casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden brown on top and cheese is melted, 30 to 45 minutes. Cut into squares to serve. Eat at room temperature for best flavor.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13 baking pan with the butter.
• Steam broccoli until partially cooked, about three minutes.
• Cool and press dry.
• Beat eggs and milk until frothy.
• Thoroughly mix dry ingredients.
• Stir into egg mixture.
• Fold in broccoli, cheese and onion.
• Spoon into baking dish, spreading evenly.
• Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
• Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
• Cool 5 minutes and cut into squares.