Bacon Cheddar and Chive Deviled Egg Squares

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Chill time: at least 1 hour

12 eggs, separated

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 

3 tablespoons finely crumbled bacon or bacon bits, plus extra for topping

1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 300°F and butter an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish. Place egg whites in a bowl and beat until foamy. Pour into dish and bake for 20 minutes or until eggs are set. Let cool, then remove from pan and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. While egg whites are cooking, cook egg yolks in a lightly buttered skillet until cooked through, stirring frequently. Let cool, then puree in a small food processor with sour cream and garlic salt. Stir in cheese, bacon and chives. Place in a pastry bag with a star tip, or into a bag with the tip cut off, and pipe yolk mixture onto egg white squares. Sprinkle with a little bacon and season with pepper.