Sizzling Cheese Squares

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Sizzling Cheese Squares are a delicious appetizer featuring melted mozzarella, crispy bacon bits, and savory black olives on toasted rye bread. Topped with fresh chives and a hint of cayenne, they offer a flavorful, cheesy bite perfect for gatherings or snack time, combining creamy, smoky, and spicy notes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup chopped black olives
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 loaf party rye bread

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the grated mozzarella cheese, bacon bits, mayonnaise, chopped black olives, chives, cayenne pepper, and chopped bell pepper.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly on slices of rye bread.
  3. Place the prepared bread slices under a broiler and melt the cheese for about 5 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

529 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.5g 45% DV
Total Fat 36.1g 46% DV
Carbs 40.4g 15% DV
Fiber 16.4g 59% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 756.5mg 33% DV
Potassium 1383mg 29% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1470mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 216.5mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 443.3mg 34% DV
Iron 7.4mg 41% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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