Jalapeno Cheese Grits

Jalapeno Cheese Grits
(Serves 8-10)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grits
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups whole milk
• 12 oz extra sharp cheddar
• ½ stick unsalted butter
• 3 large eggs, well beaten
• 1 green jalapeno
• 1 can diced green chiles
• 2 tbsp Tabasco
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• Salt/pepper to taste
• Red pepper to taste

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Combined diced jalapeno, green chiles, Tabasco, and garlic salt in a bowl. Mix and set aside.

Directions:

• Combine water and milk in a large stock pot. Bring to a slow boil.
• Add in grits slowly, mixing well each time. Stir rapidly as grits begin to thicken.
• Remove grits from heat and add in grated cheddar and butter. Mix well.
• Add in spice mixture and mix very well.
• Taste test and add additional garlic salt, salt, red pepper and pepper to taste.
• Beat eggs and pour in, mix very fast.
• Pour and spread grits into a buttered baking dish and bake for 1 hour, partially covered.
• Let cool before serving.