Best Cheesy Spinach Grits Recipes

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND SPINACH OVER CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• Bring the milk and water to a boil. Add polenta and cook to package directions (mine calls for 5 minutes, stirring constantly). Add cheese, and stir until melted.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Cook the onion until browned, add spinach. Cook until wilted.
• Add drained and rinsed black-eyed peas to the pan. Heat through. Season to taste.
• Serve over cheesy grits.

CHEESY SPINACH GRITS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Bring broth to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits until blended; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese, Neufchatel, butter, garlic and red pepper; stir until cheeses and butter are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• Whisk eggs in small bowl until blended; stir in small amount of hot grits mixture. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended. Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min.; sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Bake 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.