Cheesy Jalapeno Grits

Last Updated on September 16, 2020 by Carne Diem

Sides and Salads

Origin: American South

Method: Stovetop

Cheesy Jalapeno Grits

This southern comfort food pairs perfectly with spicy shrimp. These cheesy grits have just the right amount of heat with the addition of a little jalapeno pepper. Quick 5 minute grits work well for this recipe but we recommend avoiding instant grits. Other than the grits, all you need is some cheese, butter, diced jalapeno, milk, salt and water.

The entire recipe comes together in under 20 minutes leaving you plenty of time to concentrate on the main course. Just shred the cheese, then melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium pot and saute the diced jalapenos for about 3 minutes.

Next mix in the salt, milk, and water and bring to a hard boil.

Slowly whisk in the grits, making sure they do not stick to the bottom, then reduce the heat to simmer, cover and cook for 7 minutes.

Remove the lid and stir the grits well, making sure it is well combined then stir in the cheese and mix for about 1 minute to combine.

Cover to keep warm until needed.

We really love these cheezy grits as part of a shrimp and grits dish. Check it out as a partner to our Barbecued BBQ Shrimp.

We hope this side dish helped complete your fantastic meal. If you enjoyed it please leave a review blow and share with your friends.

📖 Recipe

Cheesy Jalapeno Grits

Carne Diem Culinary

This southern side is kicked up a notch with the addition of jalapenos, and is the perfect partner in crime to some Cajun shrimp.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Southern

Servings 4 people

Calories 422 kcal

Equipment

• Medium Pot

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup Quick Cook Grits
• 2 cups Milk
• 2 cups Water
• 2 Jalapenos diced
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
• ½ cup Pepperjack Cheese shredded
• 2 Tab Butter
• ½ tea Salt

Instructions

 

• Melt butter in a medium pot and saute jalapenos for about 3 minutes.
• Mix in the salt, milk, and water and bring to a hard boil.
• Whisk in the grits slowly, making sure they do not stick to the bottom.
• Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 7 minutes.
• Remove the lid and stir the grits well, making sure it is well combined then stir in the cheese and stir for about 1 minute to combine.
• Cover to keep warm until needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 651mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 840IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 455mgIron: 2mg

Keyword cheesy, Homestyle, jalapeno, Southern

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