CHILI 'N' CHEESE GRITS

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Although I live in a big city, I'm really a country cook. Most of our friends laugh about eating grits, but there's never any leftovers from this recipe. -Rosemary West, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups whole milk
1 cup grits
2 large egg yolks
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil. Add grits; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. , In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Stir a small amount of hot grits into yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. , Add 3/4 cup cheese, butter, chilies and salt. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.