Jalapeno-Monterey Jack Grits Recipe

Name: Jalapeno-Monterey Jack Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips; 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups canned chicken broth; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 1/2 cups shredded hot monterey jack pepper cheese; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups canned chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups shredded hot monterey jack pepper cheese
salt and pepper

1
Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Saute red and yellow pepper, jalapeno, and garlic for about 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
3
In a large saucepan, bring chicken stock and cream to a boil.
4
Add grits in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
5
Whisk for about 6 minutes or until grits are cooked and mixture thickens.
6
Add sauteed pepper mixture and cheese.
7
Stir until cheese melts.
8
Season with salt and pepper.

789

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips, 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips, 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno-Monterey Jack Grits falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Jalapeno-Monterey Jack Grits

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