★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
A Bold Twist on Comfort Food
Jalapeño cheddar grits take classic, creamy grits and kick them up a notch with the perfect balance of heat and cheesy richness. The smooth texture and savory flavor make them a satisfying side you’ll crave again and again.
Versatile and Crowd-Pleasing
These grits work for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, pairing effortlessly with seafood, fried chicken, or eggs. They’re just as at home on a casual family table as they are at a special gathering.
Easy Yet Impressive
With simple ingredients—cheese, jalapeños, and grits—you can create a dish that looks and tastes restaurant-quality. Serve in mini cast iron pots or small bowls for a cozy, elevated presentation.
Memorable Flavor in Every Bite
The creamy base and sharp cheddar blend beautifully with the gentle spice of jalapeño, giving you warmth, comfort, and just the right amount of zing in every spoonful.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
You'll need just 5 ingredients plus water to make these delicious grits.
Here's a look everything you'll need:
- Quick grits
- Water
- Salt. Any kind you prefer.
- Cheddar cheese. Sharp or mild, you choose.
- Jalapeño peppers. Leave the seeds in for more heat.
- Green onion.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Grits are so versatile you can enjoy them for any meal from breakfast to dinner. Here are a few topping ideas:
Slow cooked meats - tender pieces of beef or pork along with some juices, go great served right on top of these grits
For breakfast, try a poached egg along with pico de gallo, avocado slices, and/or corn for a Mexican style dish that goes well with the jalapeño.
These cheesy grits are also great topped with sausage — try chorizo and kielbasa or go with a turkey sausage for a lighter take.
Try these topped with seafood! Shrimp is a popular topping with grits along with your favorite sauce. Usually you want a bit of sauce as well, in this case barbecue sauce is a great choice.
Try bacon bits, sour cream, chives and more cheddar cheese for a flavor similar to a loaded baked potato.
★ More Jalapeño Recipes ★
These cheesy jalapeño grits were featured on Full Plate Thursday!
Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Grits
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick grits
- 4 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1 green onion sliced
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Instructions
- Place whole jalapeños on a foil-lined, mini baking sheet. Broil for 10 minutes. Flip and broil for an additional 5 minutes. Immediately place in a zip-lock bag and let "steam" for about 5 minutes.
- Bring salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in grits then cover and reduce heat to medium/low. Let cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove jalapeños from bag and skin should peel off easily. Once skin is remove, cut and deseed. Dice roasted jalapeños and then smash with your knife.
- Stir roasted jalapeños and cheese into cooked grits.
- Serve topped with sliced green onions.
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