Best 12 Cheesy Grits Mexicano Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a cheesy, flavorful, and unmistakably Mexican-inspired dish? Look no further than "Cheesy Grits Mexicano"! This fusion of Southern comfort food and Mexican spice will take you on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create this delightful dish that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering adventure with our easy-to-follow recipe for "Cheesy Grits Mexicano".

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MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS



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I made this for breakfast yesterday. Had a wonderful creamy texture, not to mention the great cheese flavor. Increase the spices if you like hotter.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked regular grits
8 ounces shredded Velveeta cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (12 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare grits according to package directions.
  • Stir in Velveeta cheese until melted.
  • Mix together the milk and eggs; add to the grits mixture and stir to combine.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and green chiles.
  • Saute, stirring frequently, until tender.
  • Add the onion mixture, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste to the grits mixture; stir to combine.
  • Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake 5-10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 129.7, Sodium 731.1, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 19.5

CHEDDAR CHEESY GRITS



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup instant grits
1 cup grated sharp white Cheddar

Steps:

  • Scald the milk with the salt in a saucepan over medium heat until little bubbles appear around the outside. Slowly whisk in the grits and continue whisking until the mixture barely simmers. Cook, whisking often, until very thick, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted and smooth. Serve immediately.

CREAMY CHEESY GRITS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup quick grits
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar

Steps:

  • In a saucepot over medium-high heat, add 3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, and then stir in the grits and milk. Raise the heat to bring to a boil again, and then lower to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes. When the grits begin to thicken but there is still plenty of moisture left, add the mozzarella and Cheddar along with a few grinds of pepper. Stir to melt the cheese, taste and season with salt, if needed. Serve warm.

CHEESE GRITS



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Whisk butter, whole milk and sharp cheddar together with ground cornmeal for Alton Brown's creamy Cheese Grits recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded

Steps:

  • Place the milk, water, and salt into a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the milk mixture comes to a boil, gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking. Once all of the cornmeal has been incorporated, decrease the heat to low and cover. Remove lid and whisk frequently, every 3 to 4 minutes, to prevent grits from sticking or forming lumps; make sure to get into corners of pot when whisking. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is creamy.
  • Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine. Once the butter is melted, gradually whisk in the cheese a little at a time. Serve immediately.

CHEESY CREOLE GRITS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepot combine 3 cups of water, milk, Creole seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Whisking, add grits in a slow steady stream. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in butter and cheese. Top with Andouille Sausage Creole, if desired.

CHEESY GRITS MEXICANO



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Enchilada sauce with portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions served with sharp Cheddar cheesy grits. I served it to mi hombre guapo and his response, 'Make it again.'

Provided by Mumsy'sCouchPotato

Categories     Grits

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large portobello mushroom cap, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (7.75 ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco ®)
1 cup water
3 cups water
1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
¼ cup milk
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon bacon salt
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion is tender and has turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion is dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Once caramelized, stir in the portobello mushroom, enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Whisk in the cornmeal and turn heat to low. Simmer, whisking the grits frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the milk once thick, and continue cooking until the grits are tender. Once done, remove from the heat, and whisk in the Cheddar cheese and bacon salt. Season to taste with black pepper and additional bacon salt. Top the grits with the sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 510.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHEESY GRITS



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Grits ... easy, cheesy, and delicious!

Provided by elljoymit

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in grits, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and butter until fully combined and cheeses have melted. Season with pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 958.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CHEESY GRITS MEXICANO



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Enchilada sauce with portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions served with sharp Cheddar cheesy grits. I served it to mi hombre guapo and his response, 'Make it again.'

Provided by Mumsy'sCouchPotato

Categories     Grits

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large portobello mushroom cap, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (7.75 ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco ®)
1 cup water
3 cups water
1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
¼ cup milk
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon bacon salt
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion is tender and has turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion is dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Once caramelized, stir in the portobello mushroom, enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Whisk in the cornmeal and turn heat to low. Simmer, whisking the grits frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the milk once thick, and continue cooking until the grits are tender. Once done, remove from the heat, and whisk in the Cheddar cheese and bacon salt. Season to taste with black pepper and additional bacon salt. Top the grits with the sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 510.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHEESY GRITS



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As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have fantastic potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red pepper flakes, fresh rosemary or crushed garlic. -Paula Hughes, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
2 to 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Pepper and additional salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine milk, broth and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add salt. Whisk in grits; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy, 15-20 minutes., Stir in cheese until melted. Season with pepper and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHEESY GRITS MEXICANO



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Enchilada sauce with portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions served with sharp Cheddar cheesy grits. I served it to mi hombre guapo and his response, 'Make it again.'

Provided by Mumsy'sCouchPotato

Categories     Grits

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large portobello mushroom cap, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (7.75 ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco ®)
1 cup water
3 cups water
1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
¼ cup milk
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon bacon salt
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion is tender and has turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion is dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Once caramelized, stir in the portobello mushroom, enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Whisk in the cornmeal and turn heat to low. Simmer, whisking the grits frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the milk once thick, and continue cooking until the grits are tender. Once done, remove from the heat, and whisk in the Cheddar cheese and bacon salt. Season to taste with black pepper and additional bacon salt. Top the grits with the sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 510.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHEESY GRITS MEXICANO



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Enchilada sauce with portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions served with sharp Cheddar cheesy grits. I served it to mi hombre guapo and his response, 'Make it again.'

Provided by Mumsy'sCouchPotato

Categories     Grits

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large portobello mushroom cap, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (7.75 ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco ®)
1 cup water
3 cups water
1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
¼ cup milk
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon bacon salt
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion is tender and has turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion is dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Once caramelized, stir in the portobello mushroom, enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Whisk in the cornmeal and turn heat to low. Simmer, whisking the grits frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the milk once thick, and continue cooking until the grits are tender. Once done, remove from the heat, and whisk in the Cheddar cheese and bacon salt. Season to taste with black pepper and additional bacon salt. Top the grits with the sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 510.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE



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Woohooo The US South, Mexico and France all in one recipe!!! If jalapenos are too hot, sub in the diced green chiles from a can.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked grits
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper (Or green chiles)
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Stir grits into boiling water; add salt.
  • Cook 10 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until grits are thickened; remove from heat.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Saute' onion and garlic in butter; add to grits.
  • Stir in peppers.
  • Add a small amount of hot grits to egg yolks, stirring well.
  • Add egg yolk mixture to grits, mixing well.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into grits.
  • Spoon mixture into a greased 2-qt. casserole.
  • Bake at 350º for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 175.6, Sodium 694.1, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 15.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have queso fresco, you can substitute crumbled feta or mozzarella cheese.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for a little heat.
  • Top with your favorite Mexican toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Grits Mexicano is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover grits. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and Mexican flair, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Cheesy Grits Mexicano a try.

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