Chili Cheese Grits Squares Recipes

CHILE CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Sprinkle chiles and cheese in the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch square baking pan.
• Combine biscuit baking mix, cream or milk, eggs, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
• Beat until thoroughly blended.
• Pour over chili-cheese mixture.
• Bake in a 375º for 30 minutes or until puffed, golden, and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
• Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
• Garnish with olive slices, if you wish.
• To freeze ahead: Freeze squares in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• Transfer to a plastic bag when frozen.
• To reheat: arrange squares in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake at 350º for 15 minutes.

CHILI CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Place cheese and chilies in the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch pan.
• Beat Bisquick, milk and eggs together. Pour over cheese and bake in oven for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown.
• Cut into squares.

CHILI CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt and garlic to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add butter, 1 cup cheese and chilies; stir until butter melts. Beat eggs and milk; add to the grits and mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

CHILI CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring 4 3/4 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Slowly sprinkle in the grits, stirring constantly to avoid lumping. Cook over very low heat until smooth and thick, about 25 minutes for stone-ground and 5 minutes for quick grits.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients. Heat until the cheese is smoothly melted into the grits and serve.
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• Calories: 183
• Total Fat: 9g
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrate: 19g
• Cholesterol: 17mg
• Sodium: 139mg

JUNIOR LEAGUE - GREEN CHILE CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the grits. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in green chilies. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the grits mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Let stand until cool. Chill, covered, for 2 to 10 hours.
• Cut the grits into 8 squares with oil. Cook on a hot griddle or in a large nonstick skillet until light brown and crisp on both sides.

CHILE-CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• In large saucepan, bring the water to a boil add grits and cook according to package directions.
• Add the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
• Pour into a 9x12 inch dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
• The dish can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.

CHILI CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• 350º.
• 9"x13" pan.
• Spray pan with Pam. Layer 1/2 cheddar cheese 1/2 green chilies, all the Monterey Jack, remaining 1/2 green chilies, remaining 1/2 cheddar cheese. Beat eggs with milk and flour. Pour over cheese mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and bake for 45 minutes. Cut into squares.

BONNELL'S ROASTED GREEN CHILI CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Sauté the chilies, onions, and garlic in butter until soft.
• Add cream and chicken stock and bring to simmer (the stage just before a rolling boil). Be careful not to let the liquids boil over.
• Quickly whisk in seasonings and grits. Stir constantly until grits begin to thicken.
• Gently fold in cheeses and let sit for at least 5 minutes.