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Cheese Grits
Cheese Grits is one of those recipes that immediately makes me nostalgic. It is so incredibly creamy and savory, it's near impossible for me to not go back for seconds!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
324 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup grits quick cooking
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5.2 ounces garlic cheese (I use Boursin garlic and herb cheese)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 2 egg large, whisked
- 3/4 cup milk whole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan and add the grits and salt.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook grits for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove grits from the heat and stir in the butter, garlic cheese and 1 cup of cheddar until melted.
- In a separate bowl mix the egg and milk then add to the grits mixture, stirring briskly until combined.
- Pour into a buttered 11 x 7 inch casserole dish and top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 1 hour or until golden and bubbly and serve.
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Notes
- Shred Your Own Cheese: Freshly grated cheddar melts better and tastes fresher than pre-shredded cheese.
- Let It Rest: After baking, let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes. This helps it set and makes serving a breeze.
- Prep Ahead: Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before popping it in the oven.
- To Freeze: Store leftover grits in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
652mg
(27%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
557IU
(11%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 652mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 557IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.