Best Mexican Grits Recipes

MEXICAN SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp and set aside, reserving the shrimp shells.
• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool the shrimp stock, and strain. Discard the shells.
• In a large saucepan, bring 3 1/2 cups shrimp stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil over medium heat. Add the grits, stirring well. Add the butter and stir until melted. Cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the Velveeta, and stir until melted. Set aside and keep warm.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Remove the chorizo, to a plate or bowl, leaving the drippings in the skillet. Add up to 3 tablespoons olive oil, if necessary. Put the skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook for 4 minutes, then add the red pepper and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Gradually add 2 cups of shrimp stock, stirring to scrape the bottom of the skillet and to prevent lumps. Stir in the cooked chorizo, and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook until slightly thickened. Add the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, then add the cream and lime juice. Stir in the green onion, cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Transfer the grits to a serving platter and spoon the shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with green onion and serve.

MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Stir grits into boiling water; add salt.
• Cook 10 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until grits are thickened; remove from heat.
• Add cheese, stirring until melted.
• Saute' onion and garlic in butter; add to grits.
• Stir in peppers.
• Add a small amount of hot grits to egg yolks, stirring well.
• Add egg yolk mixture to grits, mixing well.
• Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into grits.
• Spoon mixture into a greased 2-qt. casserole.
• Bake at 350º for 45-50 minutes.

MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Prepare grits according to package directions.
• Stir in Velveeta cheese until melted.
• Mix together the milk and eggs; add to the grits mixture and stir to combine.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and green chiles.
• Saute, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Add the onion mixture, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste to the grits mixture; stir to combine.
• Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake 5-10 more minutes.

~ CREAMY CHEESY MEXICAN FLAIR GRITS ~ CASSIES

Steps:

• 1. In a small skillet add a little oil and saute onion, pepper and garlic, until onions are translucent. Set aside.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray In a dutch oven, over medium heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in grits and reduce heat to med low. Continue stirring until thick, about 10 - 12 minutes.
• 3. To the grits, stir in the butter, 3/4 cup cheddar & 1/2 cup Monterrey Jack, taco seasoning, green chiles, onion mixture, corn. Stir until well combined and continue cooking over low heat until cheeses are melted.
• 4. Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the egg. Spread into prepared pan and top with remaining cheese. I sprinkle with some red pepper flakes. Totally optional.
• 5. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden. I leave it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. It will be creamy more so than a stiff bar type grit, as that's how we like it. Can be served as bars, once cooled. Can be served with your favorite taco condiments.
• 6. Enjoy!

MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Cook grits according to package directions.
• 2. Stir in Velveeta cheese until melted.
• 3. Stir together the milk and the eggs. Beat, then stir into grits.
• 4. Melt 2 Tbsp. in large skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and chili peppers. Saute until onion is tender.
• 5. Stir onion mixture and 1 cup grated cheddar and red pepper into grits. Pour into a buttered 9X13" baking dish. Cover with foil.
• 6. Bake 350 degrees for 30 min. Then sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and bake uncovered another 5-10 min. until bubbly and cheese is melted.

MEXICAN STYLE GRITS (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In boiler add hot cooked grits, cheese, garlic powder and chilies.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Stir in butter.
• Pour into greased crock pot.
• Cover.
• Cook on high 2 hours, low 4 hours.

MEXICAN GRITS

Steps:

• Mix grits water salt, pepper, oleo, and chilies.
• Cook in microwave about 3 minutes or till done.

CHORIZO-STUFFED TURKEY BREAST WITH MEXICAN GRITS

Steps:

• Cover turkey with plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic. Spread chorizo over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie with kitchen string., Rub with oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown turkey on all sides. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing., In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk and remaining salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chilies, cheese and remaining pepper. Serve grits with turkey. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

MEXICAN GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Stir grits into boiling water. add salt. Cook 10-20 min, stir frequently, til thickened. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stirring til melted. Saute onion and garlic in butter. Add to grits. Stir in peppers. Add small amount of hot grits to egg yolk, stir in well. Add egg yolk mixture to grits, mixing well. Beat egg whites til stiff. Fold into grits. Spoon into greased casserole. Bake at 350 for 45-50 min.