Cheese and Chili Baked Grits
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped or 2 -4 dashes liquid
- red pepper seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 34 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup old-fashioned grits (not quick-cooking)
- 2 eggs
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Lightly butter 1-quart baking casserole.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot.
- Add onion; saute for about 5 minutes or until almost tender.
- Add jalapeno and garlic; saute for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder.
- Increase heat to medium.
- Add chicken broth.
- Bring to boiling.
- Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in grits.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until grits thicken.
- Remove from heat.
- Beat eggs slightly in a small bowl.
- Quickly beat small amount of hot grits into eggs.
- Return to saucepan with remaining grits, stirring constantly.
- Stir in cheese; pour into prepared casserole.
- Bake uncovered, in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden.
unsalted butter, onion, peppers, red pepper, garlic, chili powder, chicken broth, oldfashioned grits, eggs, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheese-and-chili-baked-grits-334167 (may not work)