Best 6 Southwestern Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowl With Avocado Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the bold flavors of the Southwest with the comforting warmth of classic grits. Embark on a breakfast adventure with our Southwestern Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowl, where creamy grits marry a medley of tantalizing ingredients. This delectable bowl features layers of savory cheese, vibrant salsa, and a protein-packed egg, all nestled atop a bed of perfectly cooked grits.

For those with dietary restrictions, fear not! This versatile recipe offers variations to cater to various preferences. Choose between traditional grits or a gluten-free alternative to accommodate dietary needs. Treat yourself to a meatless version or enhance it with savory bacon or spicy chorizo. And if you crave a kick of heat, customize the salsa with your desired level of spiciness.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our assortment of salsa recipes. Dive into the vibrant flavors of our Pico de Gallo, where freshly diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro dance together in a zesty symphony. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Roasted Tomato Salsa, where roasted tomatoes lend a smoky sweetness to the mix. For those who relish a creamy touch, our Avocado Salsa awaits, brimming with creamy avocado, zesty lime, and a touch of heat.

Elevate your breakfast routine and treat yourself to a feast for the senses with our Southwestern Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowl. Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will awaken your senses and leave you craving more.

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CHEESE GRITS WITH SAUCY BLACK BEANS, AVOCADO AND RADISH



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Cheesy grits are a filling, versatile vegetarian staple. They can be dressed up or down, and topped with heaps of your favorite things. If you have it, Manchego provides creaminess and rich, salt flavor, but a combination of Cheddar and Parmesan works equally well. If you're using a vegan cheese, opt for one with the creamiest texture like a soy mozzarella, Cheddar or Cheddar Jack. To finish, let your favorite taco toppings guide you-avocados, radish and scallions are a surefire trifecta, but a spoonful of pico de gallo or salsa would be welcome here, too. You could also amp up the beans big time, adding chopped garlic, ground cumin or oodles more heat, but don't go so crazy that you can't pull this off on a weeknight with ease.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, beans, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 3/4 cups vegetable broth or water (or any combination of both), more as needed
2 cups whole milk or cashew milk
1 cup grits or polenta
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 (28-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 cup grated Manchego, Cheddar, Parmesan or vegan cheese, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons butter, optional
2 firm ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
3 small or 1 large radish, thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine 2 cups of the broth or water along with the milk, grits and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until completely tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining 3/4 cup broth or water with the black beans and cayenne and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm and saucy. Season to taste with salt and add broth or water by the tablespoon, if desired, for saucier beans.
  • When the grits are tender, remove from the heat, and vigorously stir in the 1/2 cup cheese and the butter, if using, until the grits are creamy and almost fluffy.
  • Spoon into four bowls, and top with the bean mixture, avocado, radish and scallion. Finely grate more cheese over the top, if desired, and serve warm, with hot sauce and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 567, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 833 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

TEX-MEX GRAIN BOWL



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This Tex-Mex grain bowl is special because it is not only healthy but also delicious. Oatmeal is one of those dishes often eaten sweetened. People rarely think about using it in a savory dish-and they really should! -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 cups old-fashioned oats or multigrain hot cereal
1 cup black beans, rinsed, drained and warmed
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Optional: Pitted ripe olives, sour cream and chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and taco seasoning to a boil. Stir in oats; cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top with beans, salsa, cheese, avocado and toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHEESE GRITS BREAKFAST BOWL WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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This recipe was developed because of the leftovers in the fridge. It was a great way to turn 3 oz of steak into a wonderful meal for 2.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup grits, gluten free
salt
1/2 cup grated cheese (A combination of cheddar and Monterrey jack is very good.)
1/8-1/4 cup chopped green chili pepper
2 eggs
3 ounces grilled steak or 3 ounces grilled pork, thinly sliced
1/2 medium avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 serrano chili pepper, minced
1 roma tomato, diced
lemon juice
salt
pepper
fresh cilantro, to garnish

Steps:

  • Bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, whisk in grits and season to taste with salt. When grits return to boil, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • While grits cook prepare the avocado salsa by combining the avocado, onion, pepper and tomato. Sprinkle liberally with lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • When the grits are cooked, remove from heat and stir in cheese and green chili. Cover and allow to rest while cooking the eggs.
  • Cook eggs in a lightly seasoned skillet to your liking; i.e., sunny side up, over easy, etc. When finished cooking eggs toss the sliced meat onto the hot pan and toss to just warm.
  • To assemble, divide the grits between 2 shallow bowls. Top each with a cooked egg, half the meat and a generous helping of avocado salsa. Sprinkle all with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired and serve.

SOUTHWEST CHEESE GRITS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 ounce canned jalapenos, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup grits
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup grated Cheddar
1 cup grated Monterey jack
1 cup diced green peppers
1 cup diced onions
3.5 ounces canned pimentos, drained
6 ounces sugar-cured ham or deli ham, diced
1/4 cup diced scallions
1/4 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large pan, combine 3 1/2 cups of water, the butter, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper and bring it to a boil. Add the grits and stir. Reduce the heat to medium and continue stirring until the grits start to thicken. Add the sour cream, half of the Cheddar, and half of the Monterey jack and stir until creamy.
  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a small skillet, add the remaining 1/4 cup water, green peppers, onions, and pimentos and cook over high heat until tender. Pour the grits mixture into a large flameproof casserole dish and top it with the cooked vegetables and ham. Add the remaining cheese on top and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted. Garnish each serving with scallions and tomatoes and serve immediately.

AVOCADO BREAKFAST BOWL



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I never would have thought to put these items together, but it's terrific. I've never eaten a more delicious combination of flavors for breakfast. I made two eggs instead of one with mine, but you could certainly make multiple bowls for all. Recipe courtesy of Lovely Little Kitchen.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ripe avocado, cubed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon everything but the bagel seasoning
1 cup baby greens
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 crispy egg
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut avocado around the pit and separate halves.
  • Remove pit and separate halves. Cut flesh in a crosshatch pattern, and scoop cubes with a large spoon into your bowl.
  • Coat avocado with lemon juice and sprinkle a teaspoon or so of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.
  • Add bacon crumbles and greens and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • For the crispy egg, preheat a small skillet over high heat. I like cast iron When pan is hot, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil (I use avocado oil) and crack egg directly onto the oil. It will hiss and puff and cackle. When edges are browned and crispy, turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid to help the yolk set to desired consistency, or turn egg over in the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.9, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 203.6, Sodium 454.8, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 16.3

SOUTHERN CHEESE GRITS



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A Southern tradition, creamy cheese grits with a zip of spice makes for a perfect side dish to barbecue, or for a holiday get together. They were always on the table at my mother-in-law's house. A real family tradition.

Provided by Deborah

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
4 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup regular grits, uncooked
1 egg, well beaten
1 ½ cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
1 pinch paprika, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add grits, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour grits into a large mixing bowl. Add beaten egg slowly, followed by 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, butter, pepper, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Mix thoroughly and pour into the prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top and sprinkle lightly with paprika for coloring. Cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until thickened and cheese is melted, about 1 hour, uncovering the last 10 minutes to let a crust form on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 386.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe avocados for the salsa. This will give it the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro. Just be sure to use half the amount, as dried cilantro is more concentrated.
  • You can adjust the spiciness of the salsa by adding more or less jalapeño pepper. If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the jalapeño pepper altogether.
  • If you don't have quick-cooking grits, you can use regular grits. Just be sure to cook them according to the package directions.
  • You can add other toppings to your breakfast bowl, such as a fried egg, sautéed vegetables, or shredded chicken.

Conclusion:

This Southwestern cheese grits breakfast bowl with avocado salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy morning. The combination of creamy grits, melted cheese, and fresh avocado salsa is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty breakfast, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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