Tex-Mex Grits Casserole Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Grits Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup minced reduced-fat, low-salt ham; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 1 cup no-salt-added pinto beans, drained; 1 cup no-salt-added salsa, divided; Vegetable cooking spray; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese; Tomato slices (optional); Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup minced reduced-fat, low-salt ham
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup no-salt-added pinto beans, drained
1 cup no-salt-added salsa, divided
Vegetable cooking spray
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Tomato slices (optional)
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Combine water and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in grits; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until grits are thickened, stirring often. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot grits mixture into eggs; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in ham and green onions. Set aside.
2
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add beans and 1/4 cup salsa. Process until smooth.
3
Spoon 1/3 cup grits mixture into each of 6 (10-ounce) ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Spoon bean mixture evenly over grits; sprinkle with minced cilantro and pepper. Spoon remaining 3/4 cup salsa evenly over servings; sprinkle cheese over salsa. Spoon remaining grits mixture evenly over cheese. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with tomato slices and cilantro sprigs.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked, 3 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Grits Casserole 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.

Tex-Mex Grits Casserole

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