Mexican Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Mexican Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked regular grits; 1 (8-ounce) loaf pasteurized prepared cheese product; 1/2 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained; 1 (12-ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked regular grits
1 (8-ounce) loaf pasteurized prepared cheese product
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1 (12-ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1
Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cheese product until melted. Stir together milk and eggs; stir into grits mixture.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and next 3 ingredients, and saute until tender. Stir onion mixture, 1 cup shredded cheese, and ground red pepper into grits mixture. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, and bake 5 to 10 more minutes or until cheese melts.
4
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product.

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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: 1 cup uncooked regular grits, 1 (8-ounce) loaf pasteurized prepared cheese product, 1/2 cup milk, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Mexican Cheese Grits falls under the General 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.

Mexican Cheese Grits

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