JALAPENO-MONTEREY JACK GRITS

Jalapeno-Monterey Jack Grits image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups canned chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups shredded hot monterey jack pepper cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Sauté red and yellow pepper, jalapeño, and garlic for about 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
In a large saucepan, bring chicken stock and cream to a boil.
Add grits in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
Whisk for about 6 minutes or until grits are cooked and mixture thickens.
Add sautéed pepper mixture and cheese.
Stir until cheese melts.
Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 356.9, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 13.6