Chile Cheese Grits

Name: Chile Cheese Grits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 3 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk

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5 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Martha Lee, Foley, Alabama

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jan. 13, 2023

This zesty dish is a real crowd-pleaser. It's great as a side dish and can also be served as a cold appetizer.

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Chile Cheese Grits

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:45 min

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Ingredients

3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk

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Directions

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In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt and garlic to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add butter, 1 cup cheese and chiles; stir until butter melts. Beat eggs and milk; add to the grits and mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.