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Creamy Cheddar Jalapeno Grits
12 ingredients
10 min + 25 min
8
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I’m far from southern, but regardless of any grits tradition I’ve violated with this indulgent recipe, it’s quick comfort food that should have everyone coming back for more.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
748
Calories
38g
Protein
47g
Fat
49g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Corn Grits | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Almond Milk | 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened | 30 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| White Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Finely Chopped Yellow Onion
- 1 whole Large Jalapeno Pepper; Stemmed, Seeded, Membranes Removed; Finely Chopped
- 2 cups Organic Polenta Corn Grits (such As Bob's Red Mill)
- 8 cups Vegetable Broth Or Stock, Or Water
- ½ cups Half-and-half, Whole Milk, Or Non-dairy Milk (I've Tested Almond Milk With Good Results)
- ½ cups Full-fat Sour Cream
- 2 cups Grated White Cheddar Cheese
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoons Ground White Pepper
- 4 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced, For Serving, Optional
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
Recipe sourced from
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