Baked Southern Cheesy Grits Recipe

Name: Baked Southern Cheesy Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons butter (or margarine); 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (or medium cheddar); 1/2 cup half-and-half cream (or evaporated milk); 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/4 cup onion, FINELY chopped; 4 -5 dashes Tabasco sauce (or red pepper sauce); 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (optional); 2 eggs, well beaten

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (or medium cheddar)
1/2 cup half-and-half cream (or evaporated milk)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, FINELY chopped
4 -5 dashes Tabasco sauce (or red pepper sauce)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (optional)
2 eggs, well beaten

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter or oil spray a 1-1/4 quart baking dish.
3
Prepare quick or instant grits to yield 4 cups cooked grits.
4
Remove pan from heat. Add salt,pepper, butter, cheese and milk and stir until cheese and butter have melted.
5
Add garlic, onion, hot sauce and optional green chilies and stir until mixed.
6
Fold in beaten eggs.
7
Pour into baking dish and bake 40-45 mins or until top has set and lightly puffed.
8
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

455

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 4 tablespoons butter (or margarine), 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (or medium cheddar), and more.

Yes, Baked Southern Cheesy 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 Southern Cheesy Grits

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