Backyard's Jalapeno Cheese Grits

45 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

494 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	quarts	water
12	ounces	grits	quick
1/2	pound	butter
2	each	jalapeno peppers	diced, remove seeds
1	medium	sweet red bell pepper	diced
1	medium	poblano peppers	diced
1	medium	onion	diced
1/2	pound	cheddar cheese	grated
1/2	pound	monterey jack cheese	grated
4	large	eggs	beaten
1	x	salt	to taste

Directions

Bring water to a boil. Add grits and simmer for 5 minutes. (For thinner grits, add more water.) Set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat; add peppers and onion. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to grits, along with cheeses. Add eggs and season with salt.

Pour into a 2-quart casserole and refrigerate until ready to cook. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes, or until set. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 146g

Amount per Serving

Calories 494 80% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.0g	67%
Saturated Fat 27.0g	134%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 222mg	74%
Sodium 528mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 9.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 18.0g	37%

Vitamin A	36%		Vitamin C	33%
Calcium	44%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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