Tomato Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits , not the instant variety
1/2 cup butter , plus
1 tbsp butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 (6 oz) package of kraft garlic cheese rolls
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10 oz) can ro-tel diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a 9 x11 casserole dish.
Bring water and milk to boil in medium saucepan.
Add salt and slowly STIR in grits; return to boil.
Stir grits for one full minute.
Reduce heat, cover and cook for three minutes.
Stir and add the stick of butter, stirring until it melts.
Cover and cook 3-5 minutes more or until grits are thick and creamy.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Saute onions in remaining butter; add garlic cheese, 1 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and the sauteed onions to grits and stir until cheese is melted.
Add tomatoes and mix well.
Stirring constantly, add small amount of hot grits mixture to beaten eggs before adding the eggs to the full mixture.
Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheddar cheese and cook an additional 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	247.99 Kcal (1038 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.55g	32%
Cholesterol	90.47mg	30%
Sodium	449.31mg	19%
Potassium	101.38mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.04g	2%
Sugars	2g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	1%
Protein	9.81g	20%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	255.4mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.65 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.9g	32%
Cholesterol	56.78mg	30%
Sodium	282.01mg	19%
Potassium	63.63mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.79g	2%
Sugars	1.26g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	1%
Protein	6.16g	20%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	160.3mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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