Chilecheesegrits Recipes

CHILE CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine milk, 4 cups water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add grits, stirring to combine. Cook according to package directions. Add 3 cups cheese and chiles to cooked grits, stirring until combined and cheese is melted. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top. Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• Scald the milk with the salt in a saucepan over medium heat until little bubbles appear around the outside. Slowly whisk in the grits and continue whisking until the mixture barely simmers. Cook, whisking often, until very thick, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted and smooth. Serve immediately.

CHEESY CHILE RICE

Steps:

• Mix 2 cups cooked rice, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup chopped scallions, a 4-ounce can chopped green chiles (drained), 1 cup shredded cheddar, and salt and cayenne to taste. Butter a casserole dish and sprinkle with parmesan. Spread the rice mixture in the dish, sprinkle with more parmesan and dot with butter. Bake 20 minutes at 450 degrees.

ROBIN'S CHEESY CHIPOTLE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat to low. Slowly whisk in the grits, then cover the saucepan, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Once the grits have cooked, stir in the salt, pepper, cumin, chipotle peppers, green chiles, and 1 cup of Cheddar cheese until the cheese has melted. Pour the grits into the prepared 9x13 inch dish, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly, and has begun to brown, 30-45 minutes.

CHILI 'N' CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil. Add grits; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. , In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Stir a small amount of hot grits into yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. , Add 3/4 cup cheese, butter, chilies and salt. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

CHILI CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• 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° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

CHILE-CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• In large saucepan, bring the water to a boil add grits and cook according to package directions.
• Add the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
• Pour into a 9x12 inch dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
• The dish can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.

CHILI CHEESE GRITS SQUARES

Steps:

• Cook grits according to package directions.
• Stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.
• Spoon mixture into greased 9X13 baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until set.
• Chill cooled baking dish of cooked grits.
• Cut into squares.
• Broil 5 inches from heat, for 1 minute on each side or until golden.
• Serve with any beef or vegetables.
• May be made 1 day before, and chilled overnight.

CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, the half-and-half, salt, pepper and garlic powder to a simmer over medium.
• Slowly add grits while whisking vigorously to avoid lumps.
• Cook grits over medium-low, checking every 3 or 4 minutes and giving the grits a stir, until they're smooth, creamy and have little to no bite, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and stir in cheese and butter. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve hot with scrambled eggs, bacon or on its own.