BAKED SOUTHERN CHEESY GRITS

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Great side dish to replace potatoes or serve at brunch or breakfast. Can't get much Southern in my opinion.

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (or medium cheddar)
1/2 cup half-and-half cream (or evaporated milk)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, FINELY chopped
4 -5 dashes Tabasco sauce (or red pepper sauce)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (optional)
2 eggs, well beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter or oil spray a 1-1/4 quart baking dish.
  • Prepare quick or instant grits to yield 4 cups cooked grits.
  • Remove pan from heat. Add salt,pepper, butter, cheese and milk and stir until cheese and butter have melted.
  • Add garlic, onion, hot sauce and optional green chilies and stir until mixed.
  • Fold in beaten eggs.
  • Pour into baking dish and bake 40-45 mins or until top has set and lightly puffed.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 128, Sodium 844.6, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 9.9

Aria Rodriguez
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I made these grits for my breakfast and they were the perfect start to my day. They were so creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.


Southern Guide
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These grits were so good! I loved the combination of the cheese and the grits. I will definitely be making these again.


Blessing Sibanda
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I've made these grits several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they are always delicious.


Danyal Maken
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These grits were amazing! I added a little bit of chopped green onion and they were the perfect side dish for my dinner.


Sabita Guni
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I made these grits for my breakfast and they were the perfect start to my day. They were so creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.


Ch Sohail
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These grits were so good! I loved the combination of the cheese and the grits. I will definitely be making these again.


Fu Cahill
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I've made these grits several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and they are always delicious.


Blue Link
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These grits were amazing! I added a little bit of cayenne pepper to give them a little bit of a kick. They were the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Shadrack Amani
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I made these grits for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect.


Topu Ahmed
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These grits were so delicious and cheesy! I loved the crispy top and the creamy interior. I will definitely be making these again.