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Shrimp and Grits, Separately

Cheese Grits

Adapted from Stephanie March, Food Network
These grits are cheesy, fluffy, and delicious. With the addition of eggs to the mixture, the finished product resembles a soufflé. You can also add fresh, diced jalapeños to this dish to spice things up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Entrée
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6
Calories 397 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups quick-cooking grits
  • 2 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce recommended: Tabasco
  • 3 large eggs well beaten
  • 1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
  • Garlic salt
  • *optional 2 fresh jalapeños finely chopped*

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the grits according to the directions on the back of the package. Remove from the heat and add the next 5 ingredients (cheddar through chiles). Stir well and season with garlic salt, to taste. Pour into a buttered 9-inch baking dish and bake for 1 hour. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 606IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 349mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese grits, grits, Side, southern
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