Aunt Louise's Cheese Squares

This has always been a favorite in our family, but you have to have your oven free, and serve immediately after baking. They taste better when they are hot, but even after they have cooled, people will still snatch them up.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 532 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 13 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¼ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 loaf white bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 4

Melt cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, butter, and Worcestershire sauce together in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into cooled cheese mixture using a rubber spatula. Gently run spatula around the edges of the bowl, lifting the bottom up and over the center until blended.

Step 6

Dip bread cubes into cheese and egg white mixture, coating thoroughly. Place on lined baking sheet and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.