Jalapeno Cheese Grits
At a Glance
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Servings
- 8.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Side Dish
- Southern
- Baked
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Milk
- Eggs
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Jalapeno Cheese Grits brings together 1 cup quick-cooking grits, 3 cups water, 1/4-1/2 cup butter or 1/4-1/2 cup margarine in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 1 hr 15 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.
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Equipment
Saucepan, mixing bowl, casserole dish, oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 3 cups water
- 1/4-1/2 cup butter or 1/4-1/2 cup margarine
- 6 ounces Velveeta cheese, sliced or grated
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped (or to taste)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- monterey jack pepper cheese, grated
Instructions
Bring water and salt to rapid boil.
Add grits, reduce heat, and cook until grits are thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in butter and Velveeta cheese until melted.
Mix eggs, milk, and black pepper together, and then add to the grits mixture.
Stir in the chopped jalapenos.
Pour into casserole dish.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until set in a 300 degree oven.
Sprinkle Jack cheese on top, and return to the oven for 15 more minutes.
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