MEXICORN GRITS

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I grew up on grits and have fixed them various ways. I decided to put a new twist on them with this recipe, and my husband says it's a keeper. Even the leftovers are good.-Barbara Moorhead, Gaffney, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup butter, divided
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 large eggs
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring milk and 1/2 cup butter to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir a small amount of hot grits into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Melt remaining butter; stir into grits. Add the corn, chilies, cheese, salt and pepper., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.