Best Creamy Jalapeno Cheese Grits Recipes

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CREAMY JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS



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Grits are a great substitute for potatoes, pasta, or rice. This particular recipe is wonderful served under grilled shrimp.

Provided by AZbamalama

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup instant grits
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
3/8 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 roasted jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces Velveeta cheese
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in medium pot.
  • Add onions, garlic, and chopped jalapenos. Saute until onions are softened.
  • Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a boil.
  • Add grits, lower heat and stir constantly with a whisk for three to five minutes until cooked.
  • Add Velveeta and pepper jack cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and well blended.
  • If grits are too thick, add a little milk to loosen them up.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.3, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 1202.9, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4, Protein 14.1

JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS



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Make and share this Jalapeno Cheese Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa Young

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 80.7, Sodium 680.9, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 7.4

JALAPEñO CHEESE GRITS



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Creamy, not too spicy, jalapeño cheese grits. These are absolutely perfect with a fried egg on top for Sunday brunch!

Provided by orangeteapot

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups chicken stock
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add in half-and-half, and bring back to a boil.
  • Whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10-15 minutes until creamy, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chopped jalapenos, and let cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Turn off heat, add in cheese, and stir till melted and incorporated.
  • Note: Salt needed will vary depending on stock used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 404.3, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 12.4

CREAMY CHEESE GRITS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
2 jalapenos, diced
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cups stone-ground grits
8 cups low-sodium chicken (or beef) broth, plus more if needed
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a pan and add the jalapenos, onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, 5 minutes or so.
  • Pour in the grits, followed by the broth and 3 cups water. Stir, and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and then cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the half-and-half. Stir, and then cook until the grits are tender, another 20 to 30 minutes. At any time, add more broth if the grits look like they need more cooking liquid.
  • Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.

CHEESE AND JALAPENO GRITS CASSEROLE



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I LOVE GRITS! This is a great recipe and I like to serve this for breakfast with biscuits and gravy and then take a long walk or roll back into bed!

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb old cheddar cheese, grated (smoked gouda is nice also)
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 -6 jalapenos, minced
6 eggs
1 cup hot grits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a casserole dish-8 1/2 x 11 Place the hot grits in a large bowl and stir in the cheese, butter, cayenne, garlic, salt and jalapeno peppers.
  • Whisk the eggs well and stir into the grit mixture.
  • Pour into the casserole dish and bake until set and lightly browned, around 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 199, Sodium 622.2, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 16.7

JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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I saw this on the side of the Jim Dandy bag of grits and decided to make it several years ago. I've probably made it some 20 times since then because it is soooo good. Goes with anything.

Provided by crispychick

Categories     Oven

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup grits
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed
3 eggs
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • Cook grits in salted water about 4 minutes. Stir all the other ingredients together in a bowl. Remove grits from heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients, until cheeses have mostly melted. Pour into a casserole dish and bake 1 hour at 350.
  • *For a more souffle like version, use 1/2 c butter, 4 eggs, add 1 c milk, omit worcesterwhire, and cut pepperjack in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 142, Sodium 681.8, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 16.4

JALAPENO CHEDDAR GRITS



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Used to eat these every Saturday and Sunday morning when I waited tables during brunch in Uptown New Orleans. They go great with breakfast, brunch or any meal really. delicious!

Provided by graniteangel

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups hot cooked grits (yellow or regular)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup jalapeno, chopped from a jar

Steps:

  • Whisk butter, milk, creole seasoing, pepper, cheddar and jalapenos together with cooked grits until fully combined and creamy.
  • You may add more milk and or butter if you desire a fluffy richer flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.3, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 788.8, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.6

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