Jalapeno-Stilton Cheese Grits

Trinkets's Note:

This divine recipe is from The Square Table Cookbook from Oxford, Mississippi. Cheese grits are great but to kick it up a notch try these with the salty, tangy Stilton and the heat and great flavor of jalapeno. Serve with fried turkey or catfish to complete the Southern, down-home theme for supper or serve with ham and biscuits for brunch!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 ½ quarts water
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup red onion , diced
• ¼ cup garlic , minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 yellow bell pepper , seeded and diced
• 2 jalapenos , seeded and diced
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking grits
• 8 eggs , beaten
• 1 lb Stilton cheese , crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree.
2. In a stockpot over high heat bring water, butter, onion, garlic, cream, peppers,and salt to a simmer.
3. Slowly add the grits, stirring constantly until they are soft and creamy, about 3 minutes.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cheese.
6. Stir into grits.
7. Grease a 12x12-inch casserole dish and dust with flour.
8. Pour in grits and bake until firm, 40-45 minutes.