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baked garlic cheese grits

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

My very favorite comfort food! Discovered this several years ago on the back of the grits box and I knew I would love it. Nobody eats it except me, so I either pig out or have many leftovers.

(1 rating)
yield 1 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For baked garlic cheese grits

  • 4 c
    water
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • 8 oz
    extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and separated
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • cooking spray, butter flavor

How To Make baked garlic cheese grits

  • 1
    Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly. Cover and simmer 8 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
  • 2
    Remove pan from heat. Add the butter and 6 oz. of the cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Combine milk, garlic and eggs, stirring with a whisk. Stir milk mixture into grits mixture. Pour into a greased or sprayed 2-qt. casserole dish.
  • 3
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven, covered, for 45-50 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle remaining cheese on top; bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
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