Southwest Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Southwest Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 3/4 cups water; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1/2 ounce canned jalapenos, diced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup grits; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup grated Cheddar; 1 cup grated Monterey jack; 1 cup diced green peppers; 1 cup diced onions; 3 .5 ounces canned pimentos, drained; 6 ounces sugar-cured ham or deli ham, diced; 1/4 cup diced scallions; 1/4 cup diced tomatoes

Servings: persons

3 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 ounce canned jalapenos, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup grits
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup grated Cheddar
1 cup grated Monterey jack
1 cup diced green peppers
1 cup diced onions
3 .5 ounces canned pimentos, drained
6 ounces sugar-cured ham or deli ham, diced
1/4 cup diced scallions
1/4 cup diced tomatoes

1
In a large pan, combine 3 1/2 cups of water, the butter, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper and bring it to a boil.
2
Add the grits and stir.
3
Reduce the heat to medium and continue stirring until the grits start to thicken.
4
Add the sour cream, half of the Cheddar, and half of the Monterey jack and stir until creamy.
5
Preheat the oven broiler.
6
In a small skillet, add the remaining 1/4 cup water, green peppers, onions, and pimentos and cook over high heat until tender.
7
Pour the grits mixture into a large casserole dish and top it with the cooked vegetables and ham.
8
Add the remaining cheese on top and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted.
9
Garnish each serving with scallions and tomatoes and serve immediately.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 3/4 cups water, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1/2 ounce canned jalapenos, diced, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Southwest 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.

Southwest Cheese Grits

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