TOMATO GRITS

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Many folks who are not from the South shudder at the thought of eating grits. I hope that anyone who is of this nature will try this recipe--it is not used here as a breakfast cereal, but rather as an accompaniment to lunch or dinner.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits, not the instant variety
1/2 cup butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 (6 ounce) package of kraft garlic cheese rolls
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10 ounce) can ro-tel diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 9"x11" casserole dish.
  • Bring water and milk to boil in medium saucepan.
  • Add salt and slowly STIR in grits; return to boil.
  • Stir grits for one full minute.
  • Reduce heat, cover and cook for three minutes.
  • Stir and add the stick of butter, stirring until it melts.
  • Cover and cook 3-5 minutes more or until grits are thick and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Saute onions in remaining butter; add garlic cheese, 1 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and the sauteed onions to grits and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Add tomatoes and mix well.
  • Stirring constantly, add small amount of hot grits mixture to beaten eggs before adding the eggs to the full mixture.
  • Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheddar cheese and cook an additional 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.

devonte harris
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This recipe is a winner! The grits are creamy and cheesy, and the tomatoes add a nice pop of flavor. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Tina Hernandez
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of tomatoes, cheeses, and spices, and it's always delicious. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Shakib Mahmud
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual breakfast routine. The grits are creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes add a nice sweetness. I topped mine with a fried egg and it was delicious!


Anele Adam
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I've never made grits before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the grits turned out perfectly. I loved the addition of tomatoes and cheese, which made the dish extra flavorful.


Yudenia Santos
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grits. I had some leftover grits from breakfast and I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness and acidity.


Charlie French
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness and acidity. I'll definitely be making this again!


Adetimole Damilare
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This recipe is a winner! The grits are creamy and cheesy, and the tomatoes add a nice pop of flavor. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Ayebazibwe Crusade
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of tomatoes, cheeses, and spices, and it's always delicious. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Everlasting Life
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual breakfast routine. The grits are creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes add a nice sweetness. I topped mine with a fried egg and it was delicious!


Shoaib Sagir
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This recipe was easy to follow and the grits turned out perfectly. I loved the addition of tomatoes and cheese, which made the dish extra flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Bryson Connary
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I made this recipe for breakfast and it was a hit! The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor. My kids loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Samuel Tumer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a few ripe tomatoes that needed to be used, and this dish was the perfect solution. The grits turned out creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness and acidity. I topped


SK Haider
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I've never been a big fan of grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of tomatoes, cheese, and spices created a flavorful and satisfying dish that I couldn't get enough of. I'll definitely be making this again!


m a nihar
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe! The creamy texture and rich flavor of the tomatoes and cheese made for a delicious and satisfying dish. I also appreciated the ease of preparation, as it only required a few simple ingredients and minimal co