Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Cheese Puff Squares Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and lightly coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until evenly blended and slightly frothy.
Slowly whisk in the melted, slightly cooled butter until combined.
Add the flour and stir with a spatula until no dry flour remains. The mixture will be thick.
Fold in the cheddar until evenly distributed, gently pressing the mixture together to eliminate dry pockets.
Transfer to the prepared pan. Spread into an even layer, reaching the corners and keeping the center the same thickness as the edges. Do not force a ½-inch thickness.
Bake on the center rack for 18–25 minutes, checking at 18 minutes, until lightly puffed, golden brown, and fully set in the center. A few deeper golden cheese spots are fine; avoid blackened areas. The center should reach at least 160°F (71°C).
Let rest in the pan for 5–10 minutes. Lift the slab onto a cutting board using the foil, then cut into 20 squares.
Carefully separate the squares from the foil and serve warm.
Practical Woman's Secret
Grate the cheddar from a block and distribute it thoroughly through the mixture. Smooth the batter into a uniform layer so thin edges do not overbrown before the center sets.
Serving and Storage
Arrange the warm squares on a platter for sharing. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days. Reheat on a foil-lined baking sheet at 325°F until the centers reach 165°F, checking early to avoid drying them out.
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving: 2 squares, based on 20 squares total
Calories: 240 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 19 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 160 mg
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