Roasted Garlic Jalapeno Cheese Grits

Serves: 3

Mckayla Mann

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

34

Sweetness

41

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

White Pepper

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F

2

Lightly butter a 2-quart oven-safe dish

3

Cut the top off of the garlic head to expose the garlic

4

Put the head on a piece of aluminum and drizzle with olive oil

5

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and close

6

Place the garlic into the oven and roast until soft, about 45 minutes

7

Remove from the oven and open to cool slightly before using

8

Bring the chicken stock, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a rolling boil in a large pot over high heat

9

Add the grits and stir well with a whisk

10

Cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes

11

Remove from the heat and stir in the butter

12

Add the eggs while whisking quickly, and fold in 3 tablespoons of the roasted garlic, the cheeses, jalapenos, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and white pepper

13

Once the grits are thoroughly combined and smooth, transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil

14

Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes, then remove foil and cook 10 minutes longer to brown the top