Baked Cheese Grits by Holland House
Grits are a staple food in Southern cuisine and are often served as a side dish or breakfast item.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Grits
- 4 cup Milk
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, bring the milk and butter to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in the grits and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add them to the grits mixture, stirring well.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.