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Vegetarian Slumgullion and Cheesy Chive Grits

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Family Favorite Recipe Series, Side Dishes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: athomewithrebecka

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce s of tub Philadelphia ⅓ less fat Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
  • 2 medium yellow squash
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 5 crimini mushrooms optional
  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 2 tbsp. of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. of butter
  • 1 cup s of quick grits
  • 1 ½ tbsp. of fresh chopped dill weed
  • ½ tsp. of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Following manufacturer's instructions, pour 4 cups water into a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil
  • add 1 cup cooked grits and 1 tablespoon butter to boiling water
  • stir to combine and reduce heat to low
  • cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally
  • whisk in 1 8 ounce tub Philadelphia ⅓ less fat Chive and Onion Cream Cheese, cover and set aside until ready to use
  • heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat
  • clean vegetables before slicing
  • add mushroom only to pan and cook without seasoning until golden in color, remove from pan
  • add 1 tablespoon olive oil to hot pan and saute zucchini and yellow squash for 3-4 minutes, season to taste with salt and pepper, remove from pan
  • saute onions in pan until caramelized but still al dente
  • return all vegetables to pan, season with red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon dill weed, cook for additional 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally
  • season with salt and pepper to taste
  • pour cooked cheese grits into a large serving bowl
  • top grits with cooked vegetables and garnish with remaining ½ tablespoon fresh chopped dill