Jalapeno Stilton Blue Cheese Grits (Texas Polenta) Side Dishes

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Servings
   Serves 10-12

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 qts. water
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup garlic
• 1 cup cream
• 2 jalapenos, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1-1/2 Tbsp. salt
• 3 cups quick grits
• 8 eggs
• 1 lb. Stilton blue cheese

Instructions

Remove stems, ribs and seeds from the yellow bell pepper and jalapenos.

Bring water, butter, onion, garlic, cream, peppers, and salt to a simmer.

Add the grits and, stirring constantly, cook at a simmer for 3 minutes until soft and creamy.

Set aside to cool.

Whisk in beaten eggs and crumbled Stilton cheese. Mix well.

Grease a 12x12 casserole and dust with flour.

Pour in mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until firm.

Suggestions

This dish is very sturdy and can hold at a warm 175 degrees for 1-2 hours, making it perfect for a buffet.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 10 oz.) 278 calories; 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 133 mg cholesterol; 875 mg sodium; 21 g carbohydrate; 0.8 g fiber; 10 g protein; 1 mg niacin; 0.2 mg vitamin B6; 0.3 mcg vitamin B12; 1.3 mg iron; 11.2 mcg selenium; 0.5 mg zinc.