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Chili Cheese Grits

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Iced Tea III
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions

  1. 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 chilies; 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 degrees F for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2010 by berelinde   view full review
The flavor of this is terrific, but there's too much liquid. One cup of grits will handle 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Georgie S.   view full review
I thought I might like this but after cooking it for 45 mins. it still had not set. I cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by mdahlber   view full review
My family enjoyed this recipe. I cooked a little longer because of my oven, until it was...

 

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