Hot Grilled Grits

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1  (8-ounce) jar process cheese spread
• 1/2  cup  water
• 1/4  cup  butter or margarine
• 1  tablespoon  pickled jalapeño peppers, minced
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1  cup  quick-cooking grits
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil

Preparation

Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in grits; cover, reduce heat, and cook, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour into a lightly greased 9-inch pieplate; cool.

Unmold grits, and cut into 6 wedges; lightly brush each side with oil.

Coat food rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium heat (300° to 350°). Place wedges on rack, and grill, covered with lid, 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with salsa, if desired.