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Easy Jalapeno Cheese Fudge: A Delicious Low Carb Appetizer

This Jalapeno Cheese Fudge is one of our favorite appetizers. It is great for get togethers, parties, or just to keep around the house for a snack.

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For years we have called this “jalapeno fudge.” For clarification reasons, I am adding the word cheese to the title. You will not find any confectioners’ sugar in this savory fudge recipe! 

Jalapeno Cheese Fudge

This is one of those recipes that you don’t really have to measure. Add what you want and leave out what you don’t like. Make it as spicy or as mild as you want, and enjoy this low-carb appetizer!

Ingredients

The pictures below show examples of the additional ingredients you can add to the Jalapeno Fudge. The first picture is very basic, but it is still very flavorful!

A bag of shredded jalapeno cheese, a jar of salsa verde, and a small can of diced green chiles accompany three eggs on a beige cloth on the wooden kitchen counter.
Kitchen counter with a pink mixing bowl, whisk, three eggs on a towel, a glass baking dish, and ingredients for jalapeño cheese goodness: shredded cheddar cheese, olive oil, sliced jalapeños, green onions, diced green chiles, and a can of jalapeños promising tasty low-carb delights.

Ingredients

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In the past, I have used store bought Non-Stick Cooking Spray. I just recently purchased this oil sprayer to use instead. I control what type of oil I add to the bottle, and it works great. 

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Instructions

A glass baking dish teeming with shredded jalapeno cheese rests on the countertop. Wooden cabinets and kitchen items peek from the background, while a white towel is partially visible in the foreground, adding a touch of homely charm.
A pink bowl on the kitchen counter holds beaten eggs mixed with jalapeno peppers. A fork rests in the bowl. In the background, there's a dish with shredded cheese offering a low-carb option amidst wooden cabinets. A beige cloth is placed beside the bowl, adding a touch of warmth to the scene.
A person pours green salsa from a pink bowl onto jalapeno cheese in a clear baking dish. The dish, perfect for a low-carb meal, is set on a countertop with wooden cabinets in the background.
A hand briskly whisks eggs in a pink bowl. In the background, a glass baking dish is prepped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions on a brown countertop—a low-carb appetizer that's an easy recipe for any occasion.
A glass baking dish filled with a low carb green chile casserole topped with melted cheese sits on a maroon countertop. A beige cloth napkin is partially visible to the side, hinting at the spicy twist reminiscent of jalapeno cheese fudge.
Two pieces of low carb casserole rest on a white plate, placed on a speckled brown surface resembling animal fur.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spread the cheddar cheese onto the bottom of a lightly sprayed baking dish. I use an 8X11 dish, but you can use a square pan if that is what you have.
  3. In a medium to large bowl, mix eggs, green sauce, and any additional ingredients together well.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and spread it out if needed to cover all of the cheese.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes or until it is golden brown and set in the middle.
  6. Let it cool before cutting into small squares.
A square white plate holds two pieces of a vegetable quiche on a wooden table. The golden-brown quiche, featuring jalapeno chunks and a hint of spice, is surrounded by green leaves. A textured white tablecloth adds elegance to the background.

Other Ideas and Tips for Jalapeno Cheese Fudge

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Use any mixture of cheddar you want (mild, medium or sharp cheddar cheese, Mexican blend, or any other blend.)
  • If you want a little bit of a jalapeno kick, add fresh jalapeno peppers and leave some of the seeds when dicing them.
  • If adding jalapeno peppers, you can get them more evenly throughout the dish it you place them directly on top of the cheese instead of in the egg mixture.
  • You can add more green sauce if you like the taste, up to a cup.

Helpful Tip with Eggs

A hand holding an egg over a countertop, next to an empty eggshell in a small white bowl, hints at an easy recipe in the making. In the background, you see a pink bowl with a cracked egg and a dish brimming with shredded cheese—perfect for crafting a low carb appetizer.
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When working with eggs, I always break each egg into a small bowl or ramekin before adding them to the mixture. I feel like most people do this to make sure the eggs are good. However, I now have a new tip:

Crack the eggs into a plastic bag on the counter, and the eggs will not make a mess on your kitchen counter. Once you use the eggs, the bag serves as a trashcan for the eggshells.

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This Jalapeno Cheese Fudge is a delicious low-carb treat for any cheese lover! Give it a try, and let me know how you like it.

Recipe Card – Jalapeno Cheese Fudge

Jalapeno Cheese Fudge

This Jalapeno Cheese Fudge is one of our favorite appetizers. It is great for get togethers, parties, or just to keep around the house for a snack.

This is one of those recipes that you don't really have to have exact measurements. Add what you want and leave out what you don't like. Make it as spicy or as mild as you want, and enjoy this low-carb appetizer!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 3/4 Cup Green Sauce
  • Additional Ingredients of Choice (Diced Jalapeno Peppers - fresh or pickled, 1 Can of Green Chiles)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spread the cheddar cheese onto the bottom of a lightly sprayed baking dish. (8X11)
  3. In a medium to large bowl, mix eggs, green sauce, and any additional ingredients together well.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and spread it out if needed to cover all of the cheese.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes or until it is golden brown and set in the middle.
  6. Let it cool before cutting into small squares.
© Susan Sikes
Category: Appetizers

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5 Comments

  1. Oh my word, Susan, I need to make this for the Super Bowl! I’ve never heard of it but I love all the ingredients on your list. Plus, my family adores cheese and spicy things so I’m excited to try this recipe. It looks amazing! Big hugs, CoCo PS: Thank you for sharing the egg trick. I “made” an omlet yesterday and it was a MESS. Your trick will definitely help me save on lots of extra cleaning time.

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    1. We will also have it for game night! I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of the egg trick until recently. It sure helps on clean up!

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  2. Very yummy for a quick snack or breakfast to go!

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  3. This sounds interesting. My boys would love it. Thanks for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #55 linkup! Hope to see you again at #56. 🙂

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