Cheese grits, a Southern favorite, gets a touch of heat with Gourmet Collection Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Serve as a side dish or include in a brunch menu.

Makes 16 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 172
Sodium: 345mg
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Cholesterol: 74mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g

Jalapeño Cheese Grits

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups quick-cooking grits
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Jalapeno Peppers, Diced
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring chicken broth to boil in large saucepan. Stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Add grits, cheese, eggs, water, jalapeño peppers and black pepper; mix well. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.

3. Bake 30 minutes or until set.

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