Creamy Jalapeno Cheese Grits Recipes

CREAMY CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• In a saucepot over medium-high heat, add 3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, and then stir in the grits and milk. Raise the heat to bring to a boil again, and then lower to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes. When the grits begin to thicken but there is still plenty of moisture left, add the mozzarella and Cheddar along with a few grinds of pepper. Stir to melt the cheese, taste and season with salt, if needed. Serve warm.

CREAMY CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a pan and add the jalapenos, onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, 5 minutes or so.
• Pour in the grits, followed by the broth and 3 cups water. Stir, and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and then cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the half-and-half. Stir, and then cook until the grits are tender, another 20 to 30 minutes. At any time, add more broth if the grits look like they need more cooking liquid.
• Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.

JALAPEñO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• 1. Heat 4 cups of water in a large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat until it comes to a boil. Slowly pour in the grits while whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for about 20 minutes.
• 2. While the grits are cooking, pan-roast the jalapeño pepper in a small skillet over high heat until the skin is brown and blistered. Cut the pepper in half lengthwise and remove the skin and the seeds from the pepper and discard. Mince the flesh and add it to the pot of grits.
• 3. Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the butter, mascarpone, and Edam cheese. Season with salt.

CREAMY JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in medium pot.
• Add onions, garlic, and chopped jalapenos. Saute until onions are softened.
• Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a boil.
• Add grits, lower heat and stir constantly with a whisk for three to five minutes until cooked.
• Add Velveeta and pepper jack cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and well blended.
• If grits are too thick, add a little milk to loosen them up.
• Serve immediately.

JALAPEñO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring the stock to a boil over medium heat.
• Add in half-and-half, and bring back to a boil.
• Whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10-15 minutes until creamy, stirring occasionally.
• Add chopped jalapenos, and let cook for 5 more minutes.
• Turn off heat, add in cheese, and stir till melted and incorporated.
• Note: Salt needed will vary depending on stock used.

JALAPEñO-MONTEREY JACK GRITS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add both peppers, jalapeño, and garlic; sauté until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Bring stock and cream to boil in heavy large saucepan. Add grits in thin stream, whisking constantly. Whisk until grits are cooked and mixture thickens, about 6 minutes. Add sautéed pepper mixture and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper.