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garlic cheese grits casserole ii

sokygal avatar
Recipe by
Teresa G.
@sokygal
Here, KY

This is a quicker, easier version of my family's classic grits casserole. Still delicious as ever!

yield 6 to 8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For garlic cheese grits casserole ii

  • TOPPING:
  • 1 c
    crushed cornflakes
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    salted butter, melted
  • FOR THE GRITS:
  • 2 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    quick cooking grits (not instant)
  • 4 Tbsp
    salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 oz
    american cheese loaf (velveeta), shredded
  • 6 oz
    sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    seasoned salt
  • 1 lg
    egg, lightly beaten in a liquid measuring cup
  • 1/3 c
    milk (approximately), added to egg to make 1/2 cup total

How To Make garlic cheese grits casserole ii

  • 1
    Gather and prep all ingredients. Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole; set aside.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, pour melted butter over cornflake crumbs; toss with fork to coat; set aside.
  • 3
    Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 4
    In a 2 or 3 qt. saucepan, add water and salt; bring to a boil.
  • 5
    Stirring constantly, slowly add grits; lower heat to medium low and continue stirring for 7 to 8 minutes (grits will be very thick.)
  • 6
    Remove from heat; stir in 4 Tbsp salted butter, 1 oz cream cheese, 4 oz american cheese loaf and 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese until completely melted (may return to low heat to speed melting, if necessary.)
  • 7
    Add garlic powder and seasoned salt; mix well.
  • 8
    Off heat, add egg and milk mixture; mix well, until thoroughly combined.
  • 9
    Pour into prepared dish.
  • 10
    Evenly sprinkle top with buttered cornflake crumbs.
  • 11
    Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour. (If, at any point, cornflakes seem to be browning a bit too much, cover loosely with foil.)
  • 12
    Remove from oven and let rest (very important) for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
  • 13
    Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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