Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Cheesy Jalapeño Grits

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

Cheesy Jalapeno Grits

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



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