CAROLINA BRUNCH-STYLE GRITS

Carolina Brunch-Style Grits image

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Popeye had it right-there's nothing better than spinach! Bake it with corn grits, taco seasoning and lots of shredded Cheddar cheese, and it's a brunch with a punch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking corn grits
4 cups water
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook grits in water as directed on package.
In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix cooked grits and remaining ingredients except 1 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g