MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS

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I made this for breakfast yesterday. Had a wonderful creamy texture, not to mention the great cheese flavor. Increase the spices if you like hotter.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked regular grits
8 ounces shredded Velveeta cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (12 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

Prepare grits according to package directions.
Stir in Velveeta cheese until melted.
Mix together the milk and eggs; add to the grits mixture and stir to combine.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and green chiles.
Saute, stirring frequently, until tender.
Add the onion mixture, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste to the grits mixture; stir to combine.
Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake 5-10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 129.7, Sodium 731.1, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 19.5

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