tomato grits casserole
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Dont know for sure where recipe came from, but Im thinking it came from old church recipe book, something like Mt. Zion Baptist Church.Tried it, really liked it, but I love tomatoes. Hope someone else enjoys as much as I have.
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
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yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 - cup whole milk,
- 1 tsp - salt
- 1 - cup quick cook grits
- 1 - stick (`1/2 cup) plus 1 tbs butter
- 1/3 - cup thin slice scallions or green onions
- - garlic minced or garlic powder to taste
- 2 1/2 - cups (10 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, or your choice
- 1 - can (10oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies.
How To Make tomato grits casserole
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Step 1Heat oven to 350. Lightly grease a shallow 2 qt. baking dish. Bring 2 cups water and the milk to a boil in large saucepan.
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Step 2Add salt and then slowly add grits and return to boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Reduce heat, cover and cook 3 minutes. Add stick of butter, stir till melted; Cover & cook 3-5 minutes, until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Step 3Melt remaining 1 T. butter in skillet, add scallions and saute 1 minute, add to grits along with the garlic and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Stir till cheese melts.
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Step 4Add tomatoes, mix well. Pour into baking dish. Bake 40 minutes, sprinkling with rest of cheese last 5 minutes. Bake at 350-375 till bubbly and lightly browned and knife comes out clean.
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Diet:
Vegetarian
Category:
Side Casseroles
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#green
Keyword:
#Grits
Keyword:
#chilies
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