Chile Cheese Grits

Cookbook Category: Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetables & Sides

This dish results from the collision of two cultures: southern and southwestern. Grits are great when served at a company breakfast or brunch. See our article on Waffles and Grits for Brunch.

3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1-1/2 cups Longhorn cheese, grated (about 6 ounces)
4-1/2-ounce can chopped green chiles
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Bring the water to a boil, and add the salt and garlic. Slowly stir in the grits, and continue stirring for 4 or 5 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat.

Add the butter, 1 cup of the cheese and green chiles, stirring until butter is completely melted. Beat the eggs with the milk, add to the mixture and mix well.

Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish and bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Makes 6 servings.