Baked Cheese Grits Casserole Recipe
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Baked Cheese Grits Casserole Recipe
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This Baked Cheese Grits Casserole recipe features creamy grits cooked with butter and cheese and then baked into a delicious casserole.
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Ingredients
- 2 2 grits recipe double the recipe to use 2 cups of grits and 8 cups of water
- 1/2 1/2 cup butter cut into chunks
- 1/2 1/2 pound cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups milk or heavy cream
- 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Butter a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
- Cook the grits. Following my easy grits recipe, prepare the grits and stir in salt and pepper to season. Stir in the butter, cheese, eggs, and milk.
- Bake the casserole. Pour into the prepared baking dish and place into the preheated oven. Bake until bubbling and the top of the grits casserole is golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Cool and serve. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
- To make ahead (unbaked) for meal prep. Perfect for preparing ahead for busy weekends and holidays. Prepare the casserole as directed without baking. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and allow to sit out while the oven preheats. Bake as directed.
- To make ahead (baked). Prepare the casserole as directed. Cool and cover tightly with wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat and serve.
- To freeze. Prepare the casserole unbaked in a freezer-safe baking dish. Cover the unbaked casserole tightly with wrap and store in the freezer for up to 4 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then bake and serve as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
599IU
(12%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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