Cheesy Jalapeño Grits

Try this great grits recipe! Jalapeño pepper, cheese and grits are the perfect combination needed for that special side dish.

Prep: 10 min | Total: 30 min | Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeño pepper
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup Nestlé ® Carnation® Evaporated Milk
• 1 cup quick grits
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers
• 1 seasoning of salt and pepper, if desired

Instructions

1. Melt butter in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
2. Remove peppers; keep warm. Allow skillet to cool slightly.
3. Add chicken broth and evaporated milk to skillet and bring to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until grits are thickened.
4. Add pepper mixture and cheese; stir until cheese melts.
5. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 230 Calories from Fat: 110 Total Fat: 12g (18% of DV) Saturated Fat: 7g (34% of DV) Cholesterol: 35mg (11% of DV) Sodium: 560mg (23% of DV) Carbohydrates: 23g (8% of DV) Dietary Fiber: 2g (6% of DV) Sugars: 5g Protein: 10g Vitamin A: 25% of DV Vitamin C: 80% of DV Calcium: 25% of DV Iron: 6% of DV

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Nestlé and meals.com