Cheesy Corn and Grits
Cheesy corn and grits is a popular dish in the Southern United States, often enjoyed as a comforting breakfast or side dish.
This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Grits
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the grits and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter and add the corn kernels. Cook for 5 minutes until the corn is tender.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the grits are cooked, remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the grits mixture to a baking dish and top with the cooked corn.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.