grits and pino casserole

Ingredients For grits and pino casserole

• 2 c

  water
• 2 c

  milk
• 1 c

  grits, quick cooking but not instant
• 2 c

  sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp

  salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp

  pepper, divided
• 2 Tbsp

  butter
• 2 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 2 c

  chopped onion
• 4 clove

  minced garlic
• 2 lb

  ground beef
• 2 tsp

  paprika
• 1 tsp

  ground cumin
• 1 tsp

  dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp

  cayenne pepper
• 2 c

  chopped, pimento stuffed olives
• 1 c

  raisins
• thinly sliced green onions (optional)