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

Fardeen Khan
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I made these grits for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gave them a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Alex Currie
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These grits are the perfect comfort food! They are so creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gives them a nice texture. I love to eat them on a cold day.


Amber Niemi
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I've been making these grits for years and they are always a hit! They are so creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gives them a nice texture. I love to serve them with fried chicken or fish.


Skinny Minnie
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These grits are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the cheesy flavor and the cornmeal adds a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Nadir Shah khilji
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I made these grits for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gave them a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Ari Kokoko
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These grits are the perfect comfort food! They are so creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gives them a nice texture. I love to eat them on a cold day.


Slah Koki
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I've been making these grits for years and they are always a hit! They are so creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gives them a nice texture. I love to serve them with fried chicken or fish.


Istiak Chowdhury
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These grits are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the cheesy flavor and the cornmeal adds a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Muhammad Malik Bhai
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I made these grits for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gave them a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Jason Ceasar
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These grits are the perfect comfort food! They are so creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gives them a nice texture. I love to eat them on a cold day.


Vincent Taylor
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I've been making these grits for years and they are always a hit! They are so creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gives them a nice texture. I love to serve them with fried chicken or fish.


Open Mind
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These grits are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the cheesy flavor and the cornmeal adds a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Michelle Goodman
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I made these grits for my family last weekend and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the cornmeal gave them a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Jessica Joice
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These grits are the best! I've tried many different recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The cheese gives them a rich and creamy flavor, and the cornmeal adds a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again and again.


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