garlic cheese grits

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

Grits isn't just for breakfast anymore. This baked casserole, with plenty of garlic, is one of my favorite treats. So tasty! 10-18/2018

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For garlic cheese grits

  • 1 c
    quick grits
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 c
    boiling water
  • 1 stick
    butter, melted
  • 6 oz
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus 2 oz.
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 lg
    clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make garlic cheese grits

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Adding grits to boiling water
    2
    Stir the grits into the boiling water in a large saucepan.
  • 3
    Reduce heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stirring in the cheese and other ingredients
    4
    Stir in 6 oz. cheese, eggs, butter, milk, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Garlic Cheese Grits, ready to go into the oven
    5
    When cheese has melted, pour the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Fresh from the oven
    6
    Add remaining 2 oz. cheese on top, return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese has melted and turning golden.
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