Creamy Jalapeno Cheese Grits

Name: Creamy Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup instant grits; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 3/8 cup butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 roasted jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 8 ounces Velveeta cheese; 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Submitted by AZbamalama

"Grits are a great substitute for potatoes, pasta, or rice. This particular recipe is wonderful served under grilled shrimp."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 cup instant grits
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
³⁄₈ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 roasted jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces Velveeta cheese
¹⁄₂ cup pepper jack cheese
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper

directions

Melt butter with olive oil in medium pot.
Add onions, garlic, and chopped jalapenos. Saute until onions are softened.
Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a boil.
Add grits, lower heat and stir constantly with a whisk for three to five minutes until cooked.
Add Velveeta and pepper jack cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and well blended.
If grits are too thick, add a little milk to loosen them up.
Serve immediately.