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Baked Garlic Cheese Grits

Diana
Upgrade your breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner with this savory Southern garlic cheese grits casserole!
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Servings 8 to 10 servings
Calories 353
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Course Grains
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grits, old-fashioned or stone ground *
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 to 3 cups cheddar cheese , 8 to 12 ounces shredded (mild, sharp, or a combination)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh chopped parsley or chives for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the Oven and Pan: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 350°F (180°C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
    buttered baking dish
  • Cook the Grits: Bring the water and salt to a full rolling boil. Gradually whisk the grits into the boiling water. Bring the grits back to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer the grits, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed. Whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Mix: Working quickly, whisk the beaten eggs into the hot grits. Add the cheese, garlic, and pepper and stir until well blended.
    grits with cheese
  • Bake: Turn the grits into the prepared baking dish and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden brown.
    baked garlic cheese grits
  • Serve: Garnish with parsley or chives, if desired, and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

*If using quick grits, follow the package directions for cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1039mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 802IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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