"glorified grilled cheese" squares


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This recipe hails from my mother-in-law who has made this appetizer (affectionately known in my family as "cheese squares") for numerous family gatherings and holiday dinners. My mother-in-law describes her version (see master recipe below) as "just glorified grilled cheese sandwiches" -- hence the name. However, I would argue that they are much more than that. When baked, the squares have a crust that is crispy and delightfully cheesy. Yet the inside is lovely soft bread. While this is not a gourmet recipe by any means, I have never seen anyone who has not find these addictive. I have made them when we have had company for dinner and even for my daughter's second birthday party, where they were devoured by both children and parents. As the mother of a young child, I love the fact that the master recipe appeals to both children and grownups. But I thought that it might be fun to tinker with this recipe to make it more spicy for say a grown-up cocktail party. I immediately thought that jalapenos and cilantro would be a nice foil for the cheese and loved the taste. I came up with a sundried tomato version too because who doesn't love grilled cheese sandwiches with a slice of tomato? I thought that the tomato gave these squares a lovely burst of Mediterranean flavor. Enjoy!
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