Jalapeño Cheese Grits Casserole
This is a creamy, cheesy casserole that's perfect for brunch or as a side dish. The jalapeños add just enough heat without overwhelming the rich, comforting grits.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~6-8 servings)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup grits dry
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 6 oz white cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup diced fresh jalapeños seeded
- Smoked paprika for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Whisk in grits and cook 15-20 minutes until creamy and tender, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in butter and cream cheese until melted.
- Turn off heat and add cheddar cheese and Tabasco, stirring until melted.
- Slowly fold in beaten eggs while stirring quickly to prevent scrambling.
- Fold in diced jalapeños.
- Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle top with smoked paprika.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until top is set and lightly golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.