Ham and Cheddar Snack Squares

Source: The Pampered Chef

56 (about 2-inch) saltine crackers, divided
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) coarsely chopped cooked deli ham
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

For crust, arrange 40 of the crackers evenly over bottom of Stoneware Bar Pan (5 rows of 8 crackers each). Grate cheese using Deluxe Cheese Grater. Place remaining crackers in resealable plastic food storage bag; crush into fine crumbs using Baker's Roller. Combine cracker crumbs with 1 cup of the cheese; sprinkle evenly over cracker crust.

In Classic Batter Bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and black pepper; whisk until smooth using Stainless Steel Whisk. Coarsely chop ham using Food Chopper. Dice bell pepper using Utility Knife; stir ham and bell pepper into sour cream mixture using Classic Scraper. Scoop filling evenly over cheese mixture; spread evenly using Large Spreader.

Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and set; remove to Stackable Cooling Rack. Snip parsley using Kitchen Shears; sprinkle parsley and remaining cheese over filling. Cut into squares using Chef's Knife. Serve using Mini-Serving Spatula.

Yield: 20 servings

Nutrients per serving: (2 squares): Calories 120, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 310 mg, Fiber 0 g