Chili-Cheese Bites

10 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. fine saltine cracker crumbs
  • 6 Tbsp. margarine, melted
  • 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. taco seasoning
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 Tbsp. very finely chopped onion

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. 2
    Bring cheeses to room temperature. Combine crumbs and margarine in an 8-inch square pan.
  3. 3
    Press onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan, forming a crust.
  4. 4
    Bake for 10 minutes and set aside.
  5. 5
    Reduce oven heat to 250°.
  6. 6
    In a large mixing bowl, blend cheeses at medium speed.
  7. 7
    Add cayenne and garlic.
  8. 8
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Fold in chilies and onion.
  9. 9
    Pour into prepared crust and bake 1 hour until set.
  10. 10
    Cool and cut into 1-inch squares.
  11. 11
    Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
  12. 12
    Makes 64 bite sized appetizers.

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