Baked Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Baked Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1 onion, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/8 cups old-fashioned grits; 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/8 cups old-fashioned grits
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
pepper

1
Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
3
Heat the remaining 2 tbs butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until the foam begins to subside.
4
Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes.
5
Add 3 cups water, the cream, hot sauce, and salt and bring to a boil.
6
Whisk in the grits and decrease heat to low.
7
Cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
8
Off the heat, thoroughly stir in 1 1/2 cup cheese, the eggs, and pepper to taste.
9
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top with a rubber spatula, and place the grits in the oven.
10
Bake for 30 minutes.
11
Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese evenly over the top, and return to the oven.
12
Continue baking until the top is browned, about 15 minutes.
13
Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, 1 onion, minced, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Baked Cheese Grits falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Cheese Grits

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