Best 9 Garlic Cheese Grits Casserole Recipes

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Garlic cheese grits casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. This savory casserole features creamy grits, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of garlic. It is a delicious side dish or main course that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, garlic cheese grits casserole is the perfect recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KENTUCKY GARLIC CHEESE GRITS



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A wonderful dish that is a favorite for Derby Day (or any day) brunch.

Provided by Mark Ky

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
¼ cup butter
12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Beat milk, egg, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan; cook and stir grits in boiling water until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and about 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Stir egg mixture into grits and pour grits into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over grits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and grits are set, about 1 hour. Allow grits to cool 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Grits should be cornbread-like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 496.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GARLIC GRITS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
10 ounces herb-and-garlic cheese, such as Boursin
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter
2 medium eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
1 cup crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-12-by-2-inch casserole dish.
  • Cook the grits in the boiling water with the salt until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese and butter to the hot grits and stir until melted and incorporated. Beat the eggs and add the milk to the beaten eggs. Slowly stir the egg mixture into the grits. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Pour the melted butter over the cornflakes and stir to distribute the butter. Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of the grits. Bake for 45 minutes.

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Megan R gave this recipe to me. She said it is a family recipe. Had this for Christmas dinner or Easter dinner side!

Provided by Elaine Kilgore

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups whole milk
2 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
¼ cup butter
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Bring milk, water, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually sprinkle grits into the boiling liquid, stirring to combine. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder into grits, stirring until cheese has melted. Let the mixture stand until cooled, about 15 minutes. Stir beaten eggs into grits; transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly golden brown and the grits are set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 727.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BAKED GARLIC CHEESE GRITS



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A great casserole for anyone who is a fan of grits and cheese.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     Brunch     comfort food     family     southern cooking

Time 10m

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 beaten eggs
1/2 cup milk
16 oz cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups regular grits
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups chicken broth
1 stick butter
8 oz grated sharp white cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease a 4 quart casserole dish.
  • Bring the broth, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir in the grits and whisk until completely combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the grits are thick, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the cubed cheddar cheese and milk and stir. Gradually stir in the eggs and butter, stirring until all are combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with the white cheddar cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes or until set.

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, very thinly sliced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups coarse stone-ground grits
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook with the bacon until the onions are golden brown and the bacon is chewy, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the chicken broth and 2 cups water. Whisk in the grits. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 25 minutes. Stir in the cream and cheese until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC CHEESE GRITS



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My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add a tasty touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded Velveeta
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 large egg
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
Additional cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook grits according to package directions. Add cheese, butter and garlic salt; stir until cheese and butter are melted. In a measuring cup, beat egg; add milk to measure 1/2 cup. Stir into grits. , Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly around the edges. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

THREADGILL'S GARLIC CHEESE GRITS



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This recipe is from Threadgill's restaurant in Austin, Texas. The grits are cheesy and delicious. It's Southern cooking at its best.

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups cold water
1 1/2 cups grits
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Add grits and return to boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add all other ingredients, and put into a greased casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring once after 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 473.8, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2, Protein 6.9

PAULA DEEN'S BAKED GARLIC CHEESE GRITS



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Baked Garlic Cheese Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups regular grits
16 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup milk
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter
8 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 4-quart casserole dish.
  • Bring the broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan.
  • Stir in the grits and whisk until completely combined.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the grits are thick, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the cubed Cheddar and milk and stir. Gradually stir in the eggs and butter, stirring until all are combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with the white Cheddar and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.

CHEESE 'N' GRITS CASSEROLE



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Grits are a staple in southern cooking. Serve this as a brunch item with bacon or as a side dish for dinner.-Jennifer Wallis, Goldsboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Cool slightly. Gradually whisk in milk, butter and eggs. Stir in cheese, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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Tips for Making Garlic Cheese Grits Casserole

- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. - If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the cheese by hand. - Be sure to use sharp cheddar cheese for a bolder flavor. - Add some crumbled bacon or diced ham to the casserole for a savory twist. - Top the casserole with bread crumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy topping. - Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown. - Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. ###

Conclusion: Garlic Cheese Grits Casserole

Garlic cheese grits casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. **Here are some additional tips for making garlic cheese grits casserole:** - Serve the casserole with a side of your favorite vegetables, such as roasted broccoli, grilled asparagus, or a simple green salad. - Leftover casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it in the oven or microwave until warmed through. - You can also freeze garlic cheese grits casserole for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the casserole tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag. When you are ready to serve, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat it in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

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