Baked Santa Fe Grits

Baked in a microwave oven, this cheese grits, egg and green chile breakfast is quick, easy and tasty.

Recipe Ingredients:

Sliced pimientos
1 2/3 cups boiling water
1/2 cup grits
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons diced mild green chile peppers
2 large eggs

Cooking Directions:

1. Grease 6 custard baking cups and place sliced pimientos in the bottom, forming an "X".
2. Combine boiling water, grits, and salt. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes, stirring once. Stir in shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped green chili peppers, and eggs; beat well.
3. Pour into the prepared cups.
4. Microwave on MEDIUM for 8 minutes, turning once. Let stand for 2 minutes before unmolding, pimiento side up.
   

Makes 6 servings.