MEXICORN GRITS

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I grew up on grits and have fixed them various ways. I decided to put a new twist on them with this recipe, and my husband says it's a keeper. Even the leftovers are good.-Barbara Moorhead, Gaffney, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup butter, divided
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 large eggs
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring milk and 1/2 cup butter to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir a small amount of hot grits into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Melt remaining butter; stir into grits. Add the corn, chilies, cheese, salt and pepper., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Faroq Khan
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Mireya Canez
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Overall, I thought the recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Batman is hot
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The recipe was missing some important instructions. I had to guess at how to do some of the steps.


Rayyan Babu
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The grits were a bit too dry for my liking. I had to add some extra milk to make them creamier.


Palmo Lama
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved.


Abdul Ghaffar Khan
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The grits were a little bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make them more flavorful.


Ariful islam Emon
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Not bad! I've had better grits, but these were still enjoyable. The cheese and corn added a nice touch of flavor.


Phakisho Abigail
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This is my new favorite grits recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I highly recommend it.


latasha Lenea
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I tried this recipe this weekend and it was a big hit with my family. The grits had a great flavor and the cheese and corn were a nice touch.


Raviteja Munganda
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These grits are amazing! I love the combination of cheese, corn, and peppers. They're the perfect breakfast or brunch dish.


Chelsea Ewens
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I followed the recipe exactly and the grits turned out perfect. They were so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sial King
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These grits are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, cheesy, and filling. I love eating them on a cold winter day.


Hector Vega
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I'm not a big fan of grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese and corn make them so flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.


SR Sujon
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These grits are so creamy and delicious. I love the addition of the corn and peppers. It gives them a nice smoky flavor.


Mariana Robot mata
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I made this for breakfast this morning and it was a hit! My family loved the cheesy, flavorful grits. It was the perfect start to our day.


Talaat Youssef Abdelkhalek
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OMG, this is the best grits recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.