Jalapeno Cheese Grits

My husband's favorite. We eat this with just about everything, in place of mashed potatoes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup quick-cooking grits
• 3  cups water
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup margarine
• 6  ounces Velveeta cheese, sliced or grated
• 1⁄2 cup  pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped (or to taste)
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
•  monterey jack pepper cheese, grated

Directions

1. Bring water and salt to rapid boil.
2. Add grits, reduce heat, and cook until grits are thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in butter and Velveeta cheese until melted.
4. Mix eggs, milk, and black pepper together, and then add to the grits mixture.
5. Stir in the chopped jalapenos.
6. Pour into casserole dish.
7. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until set in a 300 degree oven.
8. Sprinkle Jack cheese on top, and return to the oven for 15 more minutes.