Green Chile-Cheese Grits

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon bottled garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons chiles green canned drained chopped
• 3 ounces jalapeño cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat (such as Cabot)
• 2 cups milk fat-free
• 0.3 teaspoon onion powder 
• 1.3 cups quick-cooking grits uncooked
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and slowly add grits, stirring constantly with a whisk.
2. Add chiles, salt, and onion powder. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
3. Remove from heat, and add cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
4. Serve immediately.