Creamy Cheese Grits With Chilies Recipe

Name: Creamy Cheese Grits With Chilies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups Water; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup Grits (quick Or Regular); 1/2 cans (10 Oz. Size) Rotel (Tomatoes And Chilies); 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Chopped Green Chilies; 8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Cut Into Cubes; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika; Black Pepper To Taste; 1 whole Egg, Beaten

Servings: persons

4-1/2 cups Water
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Grits (quick Or Regular)
1/2 cans (10 Oz. Size) Rotel (Tomatoes And Chilies)
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Chopped Green Chilies
8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Cut Into Cubes
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Paprika
Black Pepper To Taste
1 whole Egg, Beaten

1
Preheat oven to 375 F.
2
Boil water in a medium sized saucepan and add salt. Add grits and stir, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
3
Stir in Rotel, chilies, grated cheese, and cream cheese. Stir in spices and check for seasonings. Add salt if needed.
4
Beat egg in a small bowl or cup. Drizzle in a couple tablespoons of the hot grits to temper the eggs, stirring constantly. Then dump it all back into the pot and stir.
5
Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and golden on top.
6
Important: Allow pan to sit for fifteen minutes before serving! Grits will firm up slightly as they sit. Stir a bit in the pan if needed.

362

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4-1/2 cups Water, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1 cup Grits (quick Or Regular), 1/2 cans (10 Oz. Size) Rotel (Tomatoes And Chilies), and more.

Yes, Creamy Cheese Grits With Chilies 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.

Creamy Cheese Grits With Chilies

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