Second Place: Gayle Braley, Apex Not

Second Place: Gayle Braley, Apex
Not-Cho Grits
1 cup grits
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons dry taco seasoning mix
1 can refried beans (16 ounce)
½ cup bottled taco sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
12 large nacho flavored tortilla chips crushed
1 ½ cups sour cream cheese
Bring salted water to boil in medium saucepan. Slowly stir in grits. Cover; reduce heat and
cook, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed according to grits package directions. Stir in
butter and taco seasoning. In small bowl, combine refried beans and taco sauce. Layer in 2
quart casserole grits, bean mixture, cheese, and bake 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Remove
from oven and top with sour cream and crushed nacho flavored tortilla chips. Serves 8-10.