Junior League - Green Chile Cheese Grits

• water↗3 1⁄2 cups
• quick-cooking white grits↗1 cup
• white cheddar cheese↗4 ounces

  shredded

• green chili1⁄3 cup

  chopped

• salt and pepper
• vegetable oil↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the grits. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in green chilies. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the grits mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Let stand until cool. Chill, covered, for 2 to 10 hours.

2. 2

   Cut the grits into 8 squares with oil. Cook on a hot griddle or in a large nonstick skillet until light brown and crisp on both sides.