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Carolina Brunch-Style Grits

Carolina Brunch-Style Grits

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Popeye had it right—there's nothing better than spinach! Bake it with corn grits, taco seasoning and lots of shredded Cheddar cheese, and it's a brunch with a punch.

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  • PREP TIME

    15 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    45 Min

  • SERVINGS

    8

 

1
cup quick-cooking corn grits
4
cups water
1
can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1
box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1
package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
2
tablespoons chopped onion
2
tablespoons butter or margarine
2
cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Cook grits in water as directed on package.
  • 2 In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix cooked grits and remaining ingredients except 1 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • 3 Bake 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted.

Expert Tips

To quickly thaw spinach, cut small slit in center of pouch; microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until thawed. Remove spinach from pouch; squeeze dry with paper towels.

This recipe was created by Inez Duke of Mars Hill, NC and was a finalist in a national recipe contest.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 270
    • (Calories from Fat 120),
  • Total Fat 13g
    • (Saturated Fat 8g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 35mg;
  • Sodium 770mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 27g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 3g),
  • Protein 11g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 60.00%;
  • Vitamin C 2.00%;
  • Calcium 20.00%;
  • Iron 10.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 2 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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