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Southern Cheese Grits

Southern Cheese Grits

Cost $10, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 95 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • Nonstick cooking spray
    • 💧 4 cups water
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup regular grits, uncooked

  • Additions

    • 🥚 1 egg, well beaten
    • 🧀 1 ½ cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
    • 🥛 ½ cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
    • 1 pinch paprika, or as needed

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2

Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add grits, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.

3

Pour grits into a large mixing bowl. Add beaten egg slowly, followed by 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, butter, pepper, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Mix thoroughly and pour into the prepared dish.

4

Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top and sprinkle lightly with paprika for coloring. Cover.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until thickened and cheese is melted, about 1 hour, uncovering the last 10 minutes to let a crust form on top.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

222

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 18
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 To prevent lumps while cooking grits, add them slowly while stirring continuously.For an extra creamy finish, replace water with chicken or vegetable broth.Add more cheese on top if desired for a richer crust.