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Green Chile & Cheese Grits

Green Chile & Cheese Grits

Green Chile & Cheese Grits

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

4 servings

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

These cheesy grits are slightly smoky with a kick of jalapeno heat. Perfect as side for a beef, sausage, or pork barbecue meal. They're also great with eggs for a hearty breakfast.

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a BBQ side or as a base for pulled pork, barbecued shrimp, or creole shrimp or sausage. Grits thicken up as they cool; when reheating, add a little broth or water to help thin them out again.

Recipe Notes

*You can replace dehydrated jalapeno with 1/2 to 1 whole fresh diced jalapeno or replace canned green chiles with 1/4 cup fresh roasted diced chiles.

Ingredients


1 (4 oz.) can mild roasted green chiles*

3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup heavy cream or whole milk



1 cup quick-cooking grits

8 oz. Monterey Jack or white cheddar cheese, shredded


Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Jalapeno Chile Powder

    Give your homemade salsa recipe an extra kick with a sprinkle of Jalapeño Chile Powder. This blend of ground jalapeño powder is made from the fines...

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  • Whiskey Barrel Smoked Black Pepper

    Whiskey Barrel Smoked Black Pepper is one of our all-time favorite seasonings. These cracked peppercorns become smoked peppercorns at our Denver, C...

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  • Onion & Garlic Tableside Sprinkle

    We call our blend of garlic and onion seasoning Onion & Garlic Tableside Sprinkle, because these two kitchen staples should always be by your s...

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  • Mayan Sea Salt

    Mayan Sea Salt has a clean appearance and flavor but is also an interesting tie to the ancient Mayan way of life. Straight from the sea to your tab...

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Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine Jalapeño Chile Powder, roasted green chiles, chicken broth, cream, Whiskey Barrel Smoked Black Pepper, and Onion & Garlic Tableside Sprinkle. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, whisk liquid while slowly drizzling in the grits until combined. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5 to 6 min., stirring once or twice to make sure mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Uncover and stir in cheese. Taste and season with salt if desired; you may not need salt depending on the broth and type of cheese you use. Remove from heat and serve immediately.