Cheese and Chili Baked Grits Recipe

Name: Cheese and Chili Baked Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped or 2 -4 dashes liquid; red pepper seasoning; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 ¾ teaspoons chili powder; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup old-fashioned grits (not quick-cooking); 2 eggs; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped or 2 -4 dashes liquid
red pepper seasoning
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 ¾ teaspoons chili powder
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup old-fashioned grits (not quick-cooking)
2 eggs
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Lightly butter 1-quart baking casserole.
3
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot.
4
Add onion; saute for about 5 minutes or until almost tender.
5
Add jalapeno and garlic; saute for about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in chili powder.
7
Increase heat to medium.
8
Add chicken broth.
9
Bring to boiling.
10
Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in grits.
11
Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until grits thicken.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Beat eggs slightly in a small bowl.
14
Quickly beat small amount of hot grits into eggs.
15
Return to saucepan with remaining grits, stirring constantly.
16
Stir in cheese; pour into prepared casserole.
17
Bake uncovered, in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden.

521

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped or 2 -4 dashes liquid, red pepper seasoning, and more.

Yes, Cheese and Chili Baked Grits falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese and Chili Baked Grits

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