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 chicken stock, unsalted, or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk, or half-and-half
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 295mgIron: 2mg
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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