Cheese and Chili Baked Grits

Name: Cheese and Chili Baked Grits
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped or 2 -4 dashes liquid; red pepper seasoning; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 3/4 teaspoons chili powder; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup old-fashioned grits (not quick-cooking); 2 eggs; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Submitted by Shelly Morton

"This recipe came from a friend. The casserole is seasoned with Tex-Mex flavors. The whole recipe can be baked a day or two ahead and refrigerated, covered. Reheat, covered, in a preheated oven at 350 degrees."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped or 2 -4 dashes liquid
red pepper seasoning
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 ³⁄₄ teaspoons chili powder
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup old-fashioned grits (not quick-cooking)
2 eggs
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)

directions

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly butter 1-quart baking casserole.
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot. Add onion; saute for about 5 minutes or until almost tender. Add jalapeno and garlic; saute for about 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder.
Increase heat to medium. Add chicken broth. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in grits. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until grits thicken. Remove from heat.
Beat eggs slightly in a small bowl. Quickly beat small amount of hot grits into eggs. Return to saucepan with remaining grits, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese; pour into prepared casserole.
Bake uncovered, in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden.