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

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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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