Grits are a very southern dish, but if you ever have a chance to come to Austin and have dinner at Threadgill's you will know that they are also a Texas dish. I have had the grits at Threadgill's and they are awesome as are these Tomatillo Cheese Grits. Lisa writes about her visit's to Threadgills and makes it a great basis for her Tomatillo Cheese Grits recipe.
In a skillet, heat the butter on medium-low heat and while stirring occasionally, cook the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
Add the onions and garlic to the blender along with the diced serrano chiles, cilantro, cayenne, and lime juice. Add 1/4 cup of water and blend until ingredients make a smooth puree.
Cook the grits according to the package directions using 2 cups milk and 2 cups water. When the grits are done, stir in the tomatillo puree and cheese. Add salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
The Flavor of These Grits is Awesome!
We served our Tomatillo Cheese Grits with Lisa Fain's Pasilla Garlic Shrimp and it was a great combination, we sure did enjoy it. You can check out that recipe Here. Although this is the last recipe that I will be making from this Spotlight, it sure won't be the last recipe that I try from this book. I am just getting started! Hope you will come back to see us real soon!
That looks really good. Love me some grits.
Great grits with a kick!
I love your blog. We eat grits all the time with eggs and boacon so good !!! I love having your Texas Star Chili cook off Button on my blog. Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my new Tablescape for fall so sweet of you to come over. I hope you and your family have a great weekend.
Looks very interesting :)You use green tomatoes for the sauce?
Those sound really good. I love tomatillos and don't use them nearly often enough.
YUM! I don't have much experience with tomatillos or grits, but I can tell that I will soon!
Oh this sounds good...I love shrimp and grits and this one sounds like something I would like to try!
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Wow. I've had cheese grits but never with tomatillos! Looks delish!
We love our cheese grits in the south! But, mine usually only have about 5 ingredients. These look very flavorful.
Ooooo...these look good! I'm the only one in the house that eats grits and I just found some hiding in the back of the cabinet this afternoon. I might have to rustle up some tomatillos and make these for lunch one day this week!