Cheese Grits
Serves: 2
Catharine Rutherford
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
44
Sweetness
49
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cups
Grits (stone-ground)4 large
Egg12 tbsps
Unsalted Butter (1 1/2 sticks, cut into tablespoon pieces, plus more for buttering the dish)3 cups
Sharp Cheddar (grated)4 cloves
Garlic (finely chopped)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Cook the grits according to the package instructions, adding the salt with the water
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Turn off the heat just before the grits are done
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
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In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs
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To temper the eggs before adding them to the hot grits, throw a couple of spoonfuls of the hot grits into the eggs
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Begin stirring immediately and continue stirring until the mixture is well combined
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Pour the egg mixture into the grits
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Stir constantly to incorporate the eggs into the grits
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Add the butter and stir until melted
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Next, add the cheese and stir until melted
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Add the cayenne and garlic and stir well to combine
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Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or cayenne if necessary
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You could also add more cheese if you think that will bring happiness to your life, but keep in mind that some cheeses increase the salt content more than others
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Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and pour the grits into the dish
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Bake until the grits are hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes
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Let stand for 10 minutes before serving
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The grits will become firmer as they cool