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Fried Green Tomatoes with Jalapeno Cheese Grits

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Jalapeno Cheese Grits is a Southern favorite. A Cozy Kitchen cooks up an easy version.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Medium Green Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cornmeal, Divided
  • ¼ cups Milk
  • 2 cups Water
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Jalapenos
  • ½ cups Cheddar Cheese
  • ¼ teaspoons Pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter

Preparation

For the tomatoes:

Heat a thin layer of oil on high in a pan. Slice the tomatoes to ¼ inch thickness. Pour half of the cornmeal into a bowl. Dunk the tomato slices in milk, and then in the cornmeal. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they start to brown. Serve over delicious jalapeno cheese grits.

For the cheese grits:

In a medium saucepan, combine salt and water. Bring the water to a boil and whisk in the remaining cornmeal to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce heat and stir grits occasionally. Once they begin to thicken (after 5-10 minutes), add in the jalapenos, cheddar cheese and pepper. Stir for a few more minutes until they reach desired consistency. What constitutes “desired consistency” is often a source of debate; I really hate soupy grits, but I don’t like them as a hard mash either. Just before serving, add in the butter and stir well until grits are creamy and irresistible.

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lowcountryheather on 8.12.2010

This is amazing! I’ve never tried jalapenos in grits! Wonderful! The second time I made these grits, I served them with stewed tomatoes and okra on top with boiled shrimp! The leftovers were fabulous, too!

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jessiestreet on 1.21.2010

You have got to be kidding me. JALAPENO GRITS?! I can’t wait!!!! This looks amazing!!

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Mama Holli of Nobody Puts Mama In A Corner! on 1.15.2010

Wow this looks wonderful!!! Such a Southern treat!

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jeannette on 1.15.2010

this looks so, so good. can’t wait – thanks

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Trish in MO on 1.15.2010

WOW this really caught my eye! Right into my recipe box it goes!

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beccarudy on 10.14.2010

Now, I am not southern and have never before had fried green tomatoes, so take my review with a grain of salt. We loved the grits, the jalapenos added a great flavor! The tomatoes left something to be desired from us yankees, perhaps the batter could use a bit of a kick as well. I probably won’t make it again as a unit, but the grits would be nice sometime with a fried egg for breakfast.

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lowcountryheather on 8.12.2010

These grits are outstanding! The amount of jalapenos is perfect, just enough bite to count! I love it!

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