Mexican Cheese Grits
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked regular grits
- 8 ounces shredded Velveeta cheese
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
- 1 (12 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper
directions
- Prepare grits according to package directions.
- Stir in Velveeta cheese until melted.
- Mix together the milk and eggs; add to the grits mixture and stir to combine.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and green chiles.
- Saute, stirring frequently, until tender.
- Add the onion mixture, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste to the grits mixture; stir to combine.
- Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake 5-10 more minutes.
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