Southern Style Cheesy Jalapeno Grits
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Southern Style Cheesy Jalapeno Grits
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This southern side is kicked up a notch with the addition of jalapenos, cheddar and pepperjack cheese. The spicy grits are perfect for shrimp and grits or as a side to your favorite Southern meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quick cook grits
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 2 jalapeños diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium pot and saute jalapenos for about 3 minutes.
- Mix in the salt, milk, and water and bring to a hard boil.
- Whisk in the grits slowly, making sure they do not stick to the bottom.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 7 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir the grits well, making sure it is well combined then stir in the cheese and stir for about 1 minute to combine.
- Cover to keep warm until needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Potassium
273mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
840IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
455mg
(46%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 455mg | 46% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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