garlic cheese grits

Name: GARLIC CHEESE GRITS
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) quick grits; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 4 cup(s) boiling water; 1 stick(s) butter, melted; 6 ounce(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus 2 oz.; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 2 - eggs, beaten; 1 large clove garlic, minced; - salt and pepper, to taste

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Oct 18, 2018

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

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Garlic Cheese Grits, fresh from the oven

prep time 1 Hr 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup quick grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups boiling water
1 stick butter, melted
6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus 2 oz.
1/2 cup milk
2 - eggs, beaten
1 large clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make garlic cheese grits

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º.

Step 2

Stir the grits into the boiling water in a large saucepan.
Step 3

Reduce heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 4

Stir in 6 oz. cheese, eggs, butter, milk, garlic, salt and pepper.
Step 5

When cheese has melted, pour the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake for 1 hour.
Step 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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