Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Cheese Puff Squares
These Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Cheese Puff Squares are crisp around the edges, soft and puffy in the middle, and packed with sharp cheddar. Stir the four ingredients together in one bowl, bake, and serve them warm with soup, chili, or straight from the pan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 ounces, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs at room temperature if possible
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, then lightly grease the foil with nonstick spray or a thin swipe of butter.
- Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk them until well blended and a little frothy.
- Slowly whisk the melted, slightly cooled butter into the eggs until the mixture looks smooth.
- Add the flour and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until you have a thick, smooth batter with no dry streaks of flour.
- Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar until it is evenly worked through the batter and no dry pockets remain.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to the prepared foil-lined pan and spread it into an even layer about 1/2 inch thick, pushing it into the corners and all the way to the edges.
- Bake on the center rack for 18 to 25 minutes, checking at 18 minutes, until the top is puffed and deeply golden, the edges are set, and a few crisp cheese spots appear.
- Remove the pan from the oven and set it on a cooling rack for 5 to 10 minutes so the slab is easier to cut while the center stays soft and warm.
- Cut the slab directly on the foil into 16 to 20 squares or rectangles, then gently lift the pieces with a butter knife or small spatula and serve them warm.
Notes
These are best served warm the day they are baked. For leftovers, cool completely, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days, and reheat on a foil-lined baking sheet at 325°F for 5 to 7 minutes. To transport, cool completely, cover the pan with foil, and warm in a 300°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes. Do not leave them at room temperature for more than two hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal
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