Baked Cheese Grits

Serves: 6

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

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Spice

45

Sweetness

52

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 cups

Water

2.25 tsps

Salt

1 tsp

Black Pepper

3 large

Egg

1 cup

Whole Milk

Directions:

1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F

2

Bring water and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot

3

Add grits in a slow stream, stirring constantly

4

Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring frequently to avoid sticking, until very thick, about 30 minutes

5

(Use a long-handled spoon to avoid bubbling and popping hot grits

6

) Add butter, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, garlic, and cheese, stirring until butter and cheese are melted

7

Lightly beat eggs and milk in a small bowl, then stir into grits until combined

8

Pour into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish (2 inches deep) and bake until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour

9

Serve immediately

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Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F

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Bring water and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot

12

Add grits in a slow stream, stirring constantly

13

Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring frequently to avoid sticking, until very thick, about 30 minutes

14

(Use a long-handled spoon to avoid bubbling and popping hot grits

15

) Add butter, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, garlic, and cheese, stirring until butter and cheese are melted

16

Lightly beat eggs and milk in a small bowl, then stir into grits until combined

17

Pour into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish (2 inches deep) and bake until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour

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Serve immediately

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