Jalapeño Cheese Grits

Gluten Free
Jalapeño Cheese Grits
45 min.
6
128kcal

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Looking for a delightful and comforting dish to elevate your breakfast or brunch game? Look no further than these Jalapeño Cheese Grits! This gluten-free recipe offers a creamy, cheesy experience that provides a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Crafted with stone-ground white corn grits, which are known for their rich texture and wholesome goodness, these grits serve as the perfect canvas for an array of delicious ingredients.

The inclusion of fresh jalapeño pepper brings a delightful kick that not only enhances the flavor but also adds a vibrant touch to the dish. As you pan-roast the jalapeño, its skin blistering under high heat releases a smoky aroma that will have your mouth watering. Combined with the rich creaminess of mascarpone and Edam cheese, you'll appreciate how each bite unfolds layers of deliciousness.

This dish is not just for breakfast; it's versatile enough to shine at brunches or even as a hearty side for dinner. With its savory flavors and just the right amount of heat, these Jalapeño Cheese Grits will surely impress your family and friends. Plus, at only 128 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. So gather your ingredients, and get ready to whip up this scrumptious dish that will warm your heart and delight your palate!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup corn syrup white stone-ground
  • tablespoons cream cheese 
  • 0.3 cup edam cheese grated
  •  jalapeno 
  • servings salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Heat 4 cups of water in a large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat until it comes to a boil. Slowly pour in the grits while whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for about 20 minutes.
  2. While the grits are cooking, pan-roast the jalapeño pepper in a small skillet over high heat until the skin is brown and blistered.
  3. Cut the pepper in half lengthwise and remove the skin and the seeds from the pepper and discard. Mince the flesh and add it to the pot of grits.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the butter, mascarpone, and Edam cheese. Season with salt.
  5. Reprinted with permission from My New Orleans: The Cookbook, by John Besh., © September 2009 Andrews McMeel Publishing

Nutrition Facts

Calories128kcal
Protein11.09%
Fat70.51%
Carbs18.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.67
Glycemic Load
0.14
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.1008695921172%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:127.87kcal
6.39%
Fat:10.45g
16.08%
Saturated Fat:6.36g
39.75%
Carbohydrates:6.14g
2.05%
Net Carbohydrates:5.38g
1.96%
Sugar:2.41g
2.67%
Cholesterol:28.71mg
9.57%
Sodium:349.94mg
15.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.7g
7.4%
Phosphorus:83.91mg
8.39%
Calcium:79.34mg
7.93%
Vitamin A:346.84IU
6.94%
Vitamin C:4.36mg
5.28%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.95%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.62%
Selenium:2.13µg
3.04%
Fiber:0.76g
3.03%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.97%
Magnesium:11.84mg
2.96%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.91%
Potassium:97.1mg
2.77%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.64%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.63%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.36%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.23%
Folate:7.99µg
2%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.94%
Vitamin K:1.35µg
1.29%
Iron:0.2mg
1.1%
Copper:0.02mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious