Jalapeño Cheese Grits Breakfast
Southern

Jalapeño Cheese Grits

Creamy grits spiked with pickled jalapeños and sharp cheddar.

25
Total Min
20
Cook Min
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4.00 cup water
  • 1.00 tsp salt
  • 3.00 tbsp butter
  • 1.00 cup pepper jack cheese
  • 2.00 jalapeños , seeded and finely diced
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring water and salt to a boil.

  2. 2

    Slowly whisk in grits.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat and cook 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.

  4. 4

    Stir in butter and pepper jack cheese until melted.

  5. 5

    Fold in diced jalapeños.

  6. 6

    Season with cayenne and black pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately as a breakfast side or topped with fried eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 610
Total Fat28g
Saturated Fat16g
Cholesterol88mg
Sodium1143mg
Total Carbohydrate71g
Dietary Fiber4g
Total Sugars26g
Protein19g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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