I've used this recipe for over 40 years but it's always been one I'd make a huge batch of to take to pot luck dinners. This is the scaled down, lower calorie version of the traditional recipe. It makes four generous servings at 4 Smart Points per serving.
The original recipe includes butter and more cheese. You'll never miss either ingredient! This is a hearty side dish that goes well with any type of meat main dish.
Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Makes 4 generous servings
3 Smart Points per serving on
Freestyle program
½ cup instant grits
2 cups water
½ - ¾ tsp. Lawrey’s seasoned
salt
2 oz. grated cheddar cheese
Chopped jalapeno peppers, can
use fresh or canned
1 egg, beaten to a froth
Garlic powder
Bring water to a boil, add
seasoned salt and grits. Cook over low
heat until thickened- 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in grated cheese, garlic
powder and jalapeno peppers. Mix
thoroughly.
Fold in beaten egg.
Pour mixture into a 2-quart
casserole sprayed with Pam. Bake at 350°
until brown and bubbly – 20 to 25 minutes.
You can also cook this in the microwave then pop under the broiler to
brown.
Smart Points
Grits 4
Cheese 8
I have never tasted this recipe. What do you serve this recipe with? I eat white grits for breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and orange juice.
ReplyDeleteHi, What do you serve this recipe with when you make it?
ReplyDeleteI use it as a side dish when we cook out. My family asks for me to bring this to family dinners. It's good hot out of the oven or even cold. Sometimes I have the leftovers for breakfast! But, I like spicy foods.
ReplyDeleteThe only time I've ever had white grits on my plate was in Alabama. They came with the breakfast I ordered. One bite and I was through with them and have never tried them that way again. lol!
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