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Have the best of breakfast and lunch with these fun brunch grits! 


Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 11-ounce can corn with red and green peppers, drained
  • 9-ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 1.25-ounce package taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350oF. Cook grits in water as directed on package.

  2. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, combine cooked grits and all remaining ingredients except 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.

  3. Bake at 350oF for 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted.

Serves 8

Table 1. Nutrition Facts for Brunch Grits
Nutrient% Daily Value
Servings Per Recipe: 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 234

Total Fat: 10 g16%
Saturated Fat: 5 g25%
Cholesterol: 22 mg7%
Sodium: 619 mg26%
Carbohydrate: 27 g9%
Dietary Fiber: 2 g6%
Protein: 9 g18%


Vitamin A68%
Vitamin C19%
Folacin23%
Calcium20%
Iron10%
Potassium6% 

*The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.