Southwestern Grits

A great brunch or dinner dish from my favorite Galveston-area church cookbook. I use Amazing Taco Seasoning for the taco seasoning.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
• 4  cups water
• 1  cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning mix
• 1⁄4 cup  finely-chopped onion
• 1 (11 ounce) can corn
• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. Thaw the spinach and squeeze dry with paper towels. Drain the corn.
2. Put water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave 7 minutes. Using a wire whisk or fork, stir in grits, taco seasoning, and onion. Microwave, uncovered, 4 minutes. Stir and microwave 2 minutes more.
3. Stir in corn, spinach, margarine, and half of the cheeses.
4. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Pour grits mixture into the dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.