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Tomato Grits takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Tomato Grits takes 55 minutes to cook.

Tomato Grits makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Tomato Grits are:

2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1 cup quick cooking grits
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp butter
1/3 cup diced green onions
6 oz velveeta
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese
1 (10 oz) can Ro-tel

Here is how you make Tomato Grits:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Add the salt and slowly add the grits and return to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. While stirring the grits, add the 1/2 cup of butter and stir until butter is melted. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes, or until the grits are thick and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.Using a skillet, saute the onions in the remaining tbsp of butter for 1 minute. Add the Velveeta, garlic powder, 1 1/2 cups cheddar, and onions to grits and stir until the cheese is melted. Add the Ro-tel and mix well. Pour the grits into a greased 8 x 11 x 2 inch casserole and bake for 40 minutes . Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the casserole for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THOMPAL.

The nutritional information for Tomato Grits is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 395.2

• Total Fat: 31.2 g
• Cholesterol: 89.9 mg
• Sodium: 1,401.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
• Protein: 15.1 g