Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Spice up your Southern comfort food game with these creamy and irresistible Jalapeno Cheese Grits! This dish combines the rich, velvety texture of stone-ground grits cooked in a blend of water and milk with bold flavors from sharp cheddar cheese and a kick of heat from freshly diced jalapeno peppers. Lusciously enhanced with cream cheese and a touch of butter, these grits are perfectly seasoned with black pepper for a balanced finish. Whether you serve it as a savory side dish alongside your favorite proteins or enjoy it as a stand-alone indulgence, this easy-to-make recipe brings both comfort and a fiery twist to your table. Ready in under 40 minutes, Jalapeno Cheese Grits is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that marries classic Southern flavors with a modern, spicy flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Stone-ground grits
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 Jalapeno peppers, finely diced
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water, milk, and salt to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Slowly whisk in the grits, ensuring there are no lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Cook the grits for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Once the grits are tender and creamy, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and cream cheese until melted and fully combined.
Fold in the finely diced jalapeno peppers and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Serve the jalapeno cheese grits hot as a comforting side dish or main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
