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Pepper Jack Cheese Grits

Pepper Jack Cheese Grits are the ultimate southern comfort food with a kick.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Am
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup grits I use Bob's Red Mill corn grits
  • 4 tbsp salted butter cut into four slices
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 8 oz Pepper Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan on the stove and whisk in the grits. Lower the heat to medium and cook the grits for about 5 minutes, stirring often. 
  • Remove the grits from the heat. 
  • Whisk into the hot grits the butter, shredded cheese, beaten eggs and honey. Spread the grits into a greased casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 502IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg