Best 8 Baked Southern Cheesy Grits Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes evoke the warmth and charm of the American South quite like baked southern cheesy grits. This delectable casserole, often regarded as a quintessential Southern staple, tantalizes taste buds with its creamy, cheesy texture, a hint of cornmeal grit, and a golden-brown, crispy top. Whether served as a hearty breakfast, a savory side dish, or even as a main course, baked southern cheesy grits offer a delightful culinary experience that captures the essence of Southern cuisine.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED SOUTHERN GRITS



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Karen Mau of Jacksboro, Tennessee turns a southern favorite into a tasty low-fat dish. Jalepeno peppers add a welcome kick while reduced-fat cheese creates a rich texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 large egg whites
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 green onions, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add grits; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., In a small bowl, whisk egg whites and eggs. Stir a small amount of hot grits into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in the cheese, milk, jalapenos, garlic salt, pepper and half of the onions., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHERN CHEESE GRITS



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A Southern tradition, creamy cheese grits with a zip of spice makes for a perfect side dish to barbecue, or for a holiday get together. They were always on the table at my mother-in-law's house. A real family tradition.

Provided by Deborah

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
4 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup regular grits, uncooked
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:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top and sprinkle lightly with paprika for coloring. Cover.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 386.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CHEESY BAKED GRITS



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I had this at a party at a colleague's house. I've loved cheese grits for years, but these are by far the best I've ever had.

Provided by ABBYLADYBUG

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart milk
½ cup butter
1 cup uncooked grits
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup butter
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Bring the milk to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Melt 1/2 cup butter in the boiling milk. Gradually mix in the grits, and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Mix in the Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup butter. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 453.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHEESE GRITS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups stone-ground grits
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed
4 large eggs
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces, plus more for buttering the dish
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar (or other cheese), plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more if needed
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the grits according to the package instructions, adding the salt with the water. Turn off the heat just before the grits are done.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs. To temper the eggs before adding them to the hot grits, throw a couple of spoonfuls of the hot grits into the eggs. Begin stirring immediately and continue stirring until the mixture is well combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the grits. Stir constantly to incorporate the eggs into the grits. Add the butter and stir until melted. Next, add the cheese and stir until melted. Add the cayenne and garlic and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or cayenne if necessary. You could also add more cheese if you think that will bring happiness to your life, but keep in mind that some cheeses increase the salt content more than others.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and pour the grits into the dish. Bake until the grits are hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. The grits will become firmer as they cool.

BAKED CHEESE GRITS



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Get golden brown grits with the addition of pepper jack and sharp Cheddar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups milk
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups grits (not instant)
3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar
3/4 cup grated pepper-jack cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 scallion, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a deep casserole dish.
  • Bring the chicken broth, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cayenne to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the grits and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and pepper-jack cheeses and butter until melted and smooth; cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Smooth the top of the grits and then bake until just set and lightly brown, about 1 hour. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Scatter with the scallions, if using, and cut into squares.

BAKED COUNTRY CHEESE GRITS



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This savory grits dish is not only great for brunch, but really any time of day. Top with freshly ground black pepper and your favorite hot sauce.

Provided by chef blade

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quick golden grits
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 pinch garlic granules
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 cup diced scallion
1 roma tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Boil the salted water, add grits, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup cheddar, parmesan, garlic, and sour cream.
  • Pour into lightly greased 8" casserole dish.
  • Toss the remaining cheddar with the scallions and tomato.
  • Sprinkle over the grits.
  • Bake in 375F pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 347.7, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.4

BAKED CHEESE GRITS



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Discover a cheese grits recipe they won't soon forget! Our cheesy Baked Cheese Grits are a cinch to make and soon to be their favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 qt. (4 cups) water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly until blended. Cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup cheddar, VELVEETA, butter, garlic powder and red pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Set aside. Beat eggs lightly in small bowl. Add small amount of hot grits mixture to eggs; mix well. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended.
  • Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 min.; sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 9 g

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the grits. They should be cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will give your grits a rich, cheesy flavor.
  • Season the grits to taste. Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the grits hot. They're best when they're fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Baked Southern cheesy grits are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They're creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these grits are sure to be a hit.

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