Well, it is almost Thanksgiving. I hope you all have a huge feast planned. If you need a little help, I've got a few suggestions for you.

I never really liked grits much, but when I saw a different way of cooking them on a TV show I decided to give it a shot. So, I did some research online and in my personal cookbook collection and the result is this Baked Grits Recipe with cheese and...of course jalapenos.

It turned out even better than I could have hoped. After baking, the grits end up looking somewhat like cornbread but with a softer, creamy interior...and what a great flavor!

I ate a nice big serving of these baked grits along with some slices of ham, and a few splashes of Tabasco, for lunch on Sunday. It was such a success I am going to make another batch for Thanksgiving dinner.

Baked Grits Recipe

The recipe is simple. First make two cups of instant grits according to the directions on your box. In a large mixing bowl add the grits and 3 cups of grated cheddar cheese, 1 stick of unsalted butter, 3 eggs(beaten), and 3 or 4 jalapenos(diced). Stir all the ingredients together and salt to taste. Pour everything into a buttered 9-inch baking dish and bake for an hour at 350 degrees.

This is a great side dish that goes with just about anything. Give it a try this Thanksgiving, your family will love it!

There are lots of other Holiday recipes on my site too. And, if you need some ideas for what to do with your leftover turkey, check out this leftover turkey video.

I guess that is it for today, I wish everyone a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. Be sure to let me know if you try the grits!

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