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Southern Cheese Grits

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  • 95 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • Nonstick cooking spray
    • šŸ’§ 4 cups water
    • šŸ§‚ Ā½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup regular grits, uncooked

  • Additions

    • šŸ„š 1 egg, well beaten
    • šŸ§€ 1 Ā½ cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
    • šŸ„› Ā½ cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • šŸ§ˆ 2 tablespoons butter
    • Ā½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • Ā¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as TabascoĀ®), or more to taste
    • 1 pinch paprika, or as needed

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C). Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2

Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add grits, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.

3

Pour grits into a large mixing bowl. Add beaten egg slowly, followed by 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, butter, pepper, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Mix thoroughly and pour into the prepared dish.

4

Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top and sprinkle lightly with paprika for coloring. Cover.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until thickened and cheese is melted, about 1 hour, uncovering the last 10 minutes to let a crust form on top.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

šŸ”„

222

Calories

  • 9g
    Protein
  • 18g
    Carbs
  • 13g
    Fats

šŸ’” Tips

To prevent lumps while cooking grits, add them slowly while stirring continuously.For an extra creamy finish, replace water with chicken or vegetable broth.Add more cheese on top if desired for a richer crust.

āš ļø Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.