Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Want to start your day off with a little bit of heat? Jalapenos and cayenne red pepper add a kick to classic Southern cheesy grits.Recipe courtesy of McCormick.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
16
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cup chicken stock, preferably kitchen basics all natural original chicken stock
- 2 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon mccormick gourmet organic cayenne red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon mccormick gourmet organic coarse grind black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring chicken stock to boil in large saucepan.
- Stir in grits.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium heat.
- Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Add grits, cheese, eggs, water, jalapeño pepper, red pepper and black pepper; mix well.
- Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Bake 30 minutes or until set.