Name: Cheesy Jalapeño Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 red bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces); 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalape˜o pepper; 1 clove garlic (finely chopped); 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup Albers® Quick Grits; 1 1/2 cups 6 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers; 1 seasoning of salt and pepper (if desired)

Cheesy Jalapeño Grits

Try this great grits recipe! Jalapeño pepper, cheese and grits are the perfect combination needed for that special side dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 red bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalape˜o pepper
1 clove garlic finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup Albers® Quick Grits
1 1/2 cups 6 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers
1 seasoning of salt and pepper if desired

Instructions

MELT butter in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until peppers are tender. Remove peppers; keep warm. Allow skillet to cool slightly.
ADD chicken broth and evaporated milk to skillet and bring to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until grits are thickened. Add pepper mixture and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.