Categories: Breakfast, Grits, Side Dish, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked regular grits
- 8 ounces shredded Velveeta cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
- 1 (12 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper
Directions
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Prepare grits according to package directions.
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Stir in Velveeta cheese until melted.
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Mix together the milk and eggs; add to the grits mixture and stir to combine.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and green chiles.
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Saute, stirring frequently, until tender.
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Add the onion mixture, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste to the grits mixture; stir to combine.
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Pour into a greased 13 × 9 inch baking dish.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake 5-10 more minutes.