Best Junior League Green Chile Cheese Grits Recipes

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CHILE-CHEESE GRITS



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A great side dish. Serve instead of potatoes at your next barbecue. This recipe is from Seasoned with Sun Cookbook published by the Junior League of El Paso, TX.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Grains

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups water
1 1/2 cups grits, uncooked
2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs, beaten (can use egg substitute)
1 lb longhorn cheese, shredded
3 teaspoons savory salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • In large saucepan, bring the water to a boil add grits and cook according to package directions.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
  • Pour into a 9x12 inch dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
  • The dish can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.

JUNIOR LEAGUE - GREEN CHILE CHEESE GRITS



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I lived in North Carolina for awhile and fell in love with cheese grits there, and I thought they couldn't get any better until I tried them with green chiles!

Provided by JLofAustin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking white grits
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup chopped green chili
salt and pepper
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the grits. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in green chilies. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the grits mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Let stand until cool. Chill, covered, for 2 to 10 hours.
  • Cut the grits into 8 squares with oil. Cook on a hot griddle or in a large nonstick skillet until light brown and crisp on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 91.9, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 5.2

BONNELL'S ROASTED GREEN CHILI CHEESE GRITS



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Bonnell's is a fantastic restaurant in Fort Worth, TX. They generously share their recipes, and here is one of their signature Tex-Mex dishes. Recipe provided courtesy of Chef Jon Bonnell. At the restaurant, this very popular side dish is served in a fried tortilla 'bowl'. Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76109 www.bonnellsrestaurant.com 5-8-09 edited to add: If you have a stove-top smoker, be sure and smoke your poblano pepper, it will give another smoky layer to this already delicious dish.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 roasted poblano chile (chopped)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
2 ounces grated cheddar cheese
2 ounces grated monterey jack cheese
salt and pepper
creole seasoning

Steps:

  • Sauté the chilies, onions, and garlic in butter until soft.
  • Add cream and chicken stock and bring to simmer (the stage just before a rolling boil). Be careful not to let the liquids boil over.
  • Quickly whisk in seasonings and grits. Stir constantly until grits begin to thicken.
  • Gently fold in cheeses and let sit for at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.1, Fat 66.5, SaturatedFat 40.8, Cholesterol 228.3, Sodium 575.1, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 24.3

CHILI CHEESE GRITS



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This zesty dish is a real crowd-pleaser. It's great as a side dish and can also be served as a cold appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt and garlic to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add butter, 1 cup cheese and chilies; stir until butter melts. Beat eggs and milk; add to the grits and mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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