BAKED SANTA FE GRITS

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This recipe comes from Quaker Oats and it's great to serve for brunch or even with barbequed chicken, ribs or steak. I don't like grits but I love this dish!

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits, Uncooked
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (Pepper Jack cheese kicks it up a notch)
2 tablespoons chopped canned green chilies
2 eggs
6 slices pimento pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray 6 medium muffin cups or custard cups with non-stick cooking spray.
  • If desired place 2 strips of pimento in bottom of each to form an X.
  • Bring water to a boil, slowly stir in grits and salt.
  • Reduce heat; simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well.
  • Spoon into prepared cups filling to top.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Place cups in shallow pan of hot water.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes until set.
  • Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, unmold unto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 87.3, Sodium 222.5, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 7.9

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