JUNIOR LEAGUE - GREEN CHILE CHEESE GRITS

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I lived in North Carolina for awhile and fell in love with cheese grits there, and I thought they couldn't get any better until I tried them with green chiles!

Provided by JLofAustin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking white grits
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup chopped green chili
salt and pepper
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the grits. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in green chilies. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the grits mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Let stand until cool. Chill, covered, for 2 to 10 hours.
  • Cut the grits into 8 squares with oil. Cook on a hot griddle or in a large nonstick skillet until light brown and crisp on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 91.9, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 5.2

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