SOUTHWESTERN GRITS

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A great brunch or dinner dish from my favorite Galveston-area church cookbook. I use recipe #244839 for the taco seasoning.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup finely-chopped onion
1 (11 ounce) can corn
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Thaw the spinach and squeeze dry with paper towels. Drain the corn.
  • Put water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave 7 minutes. Using a wire whisk or fork, stir in grits, taco seasoning, and onion. Microwave, uncovered, 4 minutes. Stir and microwave 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in corn, spinach, margarine, and half of the cheeses.
  • Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Pour grits mixture into the dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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