CREAMY JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

Creamy Jalapeno Cheese Grits image

Provided by AZbamalama

Categories Grains

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup instant grits
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
3/8 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 roasted jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces Velveeta cheese
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Melt butter with olive oil in medium pot.
Add onions, garlic, and chopped jalapenos. Saute until onions are softened.
Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a boil.
Add grits, lower heat and stir constantly with a whisk for three to five minutes until cooked.
Add Velveeta and pepper jack cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and well blended.
If grits are too thick, add a little milk to loosen them up.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.3, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 1202.9, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4, Protein 14.1