Best Easy Cheese Jalapeno Baked Polenta Grits Recipes

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BOBBY FLAY'S JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS



Bobby Flay's Jalapeno Cheese Grits image

This is actually Bobby's wife's recipe (her name is Stephanie March); she makes them for him every year on his birthday. Awwww.... ;o)

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Corn

Time P1DT10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups quick-cooking grits
2 1/2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon hot sauce (recommended ( Tabasco)
3 large eggs, well beaten
2 jalapenos, finely diced
1/4 cup canned diced green chilis
garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the grits according to the directions on the back of the package (usually between 5-10 minutes), whisking the whole time to avoid lumps.
  • Remove from the heat and add next 6 ingredients (cheddar through chilies).
  • Stir well and season with garlic salt, to taste.
  • Pour into a buttered 9x9-inch baking dish and bake for 1 hour.
  • Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS



Jalapeno Cheese Grits image

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

CHEESY BAKED GRITS



Cheesy Baked Grits image

I had this at a party at a colleague's house. I've loved cheese grits for years, but these are by far the best I've ever had.

Provided by ABBYLADYBUG

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart milk
½ cup butter
1 cup uncooked grits
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup butter
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Bring the milk to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Melt 1/2 cup butter in the boiling milk. Gradually mix in the grits, and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Mix in the Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup butter. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 453.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

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

CHEESE AND JALAPENO GRITS CASSEROLE



Cheese and Jalapeno Grits Casserole image

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

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