Mardi Gras Grits
Celebrate Mardi Gras beginning at breakfast with these cheesy, vegetable topped grits that get your day started the right way for Fat Tuesday!
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup blue grits
- 4 cups water
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 dash garlic powder
- ⅓ cup white cheddar, Gouda, or Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow bell pepper diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ¼ smal yellow onion sliced into thin slivers
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the grits according to package directions, but add in the butter and garlic powder at the beginning of the cooking process.
- Once the grits have about 10 minutes to go, heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium high heat.
- Add the peppers and onions to the pan and stir to coat in oil. Saute for 5-7 minutes, and turn the heat up a little higher if desired. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once the grits are done, stir in the cheese, and cover pot with lid so the cheese melts easily. Stir to combine.
- Plate the grits in a wide mouthed bowl or plate. Top with the sauteed vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a white or light colored cheese, as a yellower cheese will muddy the color of the purple grits and ruin the presentation.