Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Grits

Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Grits

Creamy jalapeño cheddar cheese grits are the perfect blend of rich, cheesy comfort with a spicy kick. Easy to make and full of bold flavor, this Southern-inspired side pairs perfectly with breakfast, brunch, or dinner favorites like shrimp, chicken, or eggs.

Course Sides

Cuisine American

Recipe Type Cinco de Mayo, Jalapeño, Spicy, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Calories 245kcal

Author Angela G.

Ingredients

1 cup quick grits
4 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 jalapeño peppers
1 green onion sliced

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.

Notes

Cooking the jalapeños this way allows you to easily remove the skin which will not dissolve in the grits. This keep the grits creamy and smooth!

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