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
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock or water, or more, as needed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste, as needed
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk, or half-and-half
- Butter for the baking dish
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Cook the grits according to the package directions, using the required amount of chicken stock or water, along with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Quick grits cook in about 5 minutes. If using stone-ground grits, plan on extra cooking time.1 cup quick grits | 4 cups unsalted chicken stock or water | 1 tsp garlic powder | 1/2 tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk or half-and-half.1/4 cup milk | 2 large eggs
- Heat oven to 350°F and butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.Butter for the baking dish
- When the grits are thick, remove them from the heat and add the cheddar cheese and butter. Let them cool for a few minutes and stir in the egg mixture until well blended.2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 3 tbsp butter
- Turn the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the Parmesan cheese, if using.1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 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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