Baked Santa Fe Grits Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Santa Fe Grits

• 2 cups water
• Quick Cooking Grits
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green chilies (canned)
• Eggs
• Pimento Pepper

How to Make Baked Santa Fe Grits

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Spray 6 medium muffin cups or custard cups with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Optionally, place 2 strips of pimento in the bottom of each cup to form an 'X'.
4. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of quick-cooking grits and 1 teaspoon of salt.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the following ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup chopped green chilies, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin.
7. Spoon the grit mixture into the prepared cups, filling them to the top.
8. Cover the cups with foil.
9. Place the cups in a shallow baking pan and add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the cups.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
11. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before carefully unmolding onto a serving platter.