Serrano grits with cheese

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupRed Bell Pepper; Chopped
½cupGreen Onions/Tops; Sliced
2eachesSerrano Chiles; *
2tablespoonsMargarine Or Butter
cupMilk
cupWater
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
¾cupWhite Hominy Quick Grits
cupCheese; 6 oz, **

Directions

* Serrano Chiles should be seeded and chopped. ** Use Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese in this recipe. Cook and stir the bell pepper, onions, and chiles in the margarine in a 10 inch skillet until the pepper is tender. Heat the milk, water, salt and pepper to boiling in a 2-quart saucepan. Gradually add the grits, stirring constantly, and reduce the heat when they have all been added. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper mixture and cheese.