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

1. Prepare grits according to package directions.

2. Stir in Velveeta cheese until melted.

3. Mix together the milk and eggs; add to the grits mixture and stir to combine.

4. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and green chiles.

5. Saute, stirring frequently, until tender.

6. Add the onion mixture, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste to the grits mixture; stir to combine.

7. Pour into a greased 13 × 9 inch baking dish.

8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

9. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake 5-10 more minutes.

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