Best 5 Salsa Pepper Jack Grits Dip Recipes

SHRIMP AND PEPPER JACK GRITS

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1 tablespoon butter and the cheese until melted. Season with salt. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and the cayenne. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat; add 1 tablespoon butter. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and lightly browned around the edges, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter, the celery, bell pepper, garlic, scallion whites and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato and cook until the pieces just start softening, about 1 minute.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, tossing to coat, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Top each serving of grits with the shrimp and scallion greens.

HOT MEXICAN SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a medium baking dish, mix together salsa, chopped spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, evaporated milk, black olives, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Bake mixture in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly.

FAJITA-STYLE SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with fajita seasoning; toss to coat. Set aside., Slowly stir grits into boiling water. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted; stir in milk. Keep warm., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender and pepper edges are slightly charred. Add salsa, orange juice and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Remove from heat., Spoon grits into serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

JALAPENO-MONTEREY JACK GRITS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sauté red and yellow pepper, jalapeño, and garlic for about 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
• In a large saucepan, bring chicken stock and cream to a boil.
• Add grits in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
• Whisk for about 6 minutes or until grits are cooked and mixture thickens.
• Add sautéed pepper mixture and cheese.
• Stir until cheese melts.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SALSA PEPPER-JACK GRITS DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350f and lightly grease a deep-dish pie plate.
• Spread beans in the bottom of pie plate and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine water, milk, and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Stir in grits.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese until melted.
• Mix in salsa and pour over beans in pie plate.
• Bake for 30 minutes until the grits are firm and brown around the edges.
• Let cool for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with sour cream, chopped tomatoes and cilantro if desired.
• Serve with corn chips for dipping.