MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE

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Woohooo The US South, Mexico and France all in one recipe!!! If jalapenos are too hot, sub in the diced green chiles from a can.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked grits
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper (Or green chiles)
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Stir grits into boiling water; add salt.
  • Cook 10 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until grits are thickened; remove from heat.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Saute' onion and garlic in butter; add to grits.
  • Stir in peppers.
  • Add a small amount of hot grits to egg yolks, stirring well.
  • Add egg yolk mixture to grits, mixing well.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into grits.
  • Spoon mixture into a greased 2-qt. casserole.
  • Bake at 350º for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 175.6, Sodium 694.1, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 15.9

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