Garlic Cheese Grits
Garlic cheese grits have long been a favorite side dish in the South. This version uses sharp cheddar cheese and garlic powder, along with seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick grits, or stone ground
- 3 to 4 cups unsalted chicken stock, or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup milk, or half-and-half
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, or more
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the grits following the package directions, using chicken stock or water, along with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Quick grits cook in about 5 minutes. If using stone ground grits, plan on extra cooking time.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk or half-and-half.
- Heat oven to 350 F. Butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
- When the grits are thick, remove them from the heat and add the cheddar cheese, butter, and the egg mixture; stir until well blended.
- Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the Parmesan cheese, if using.
- Bake the casserole for about 40 minutes, or until set.
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