Cheese Grits Casserole
Created by KitchenMagician on April 21, 2016
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Recipe #23570
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup grits (quick grits)
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar, shredded, 2 cups, divided)
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup butter (or margarine, softened)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- Hot sauce (6 to 12 drops)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat you oven to 375°F. Grease 2-quart baking dish.
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Step 2: Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan; slowly stir in grits. Cover pan; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes. Cool slightly.
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Step 3: Add in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, evaporated milk and soft butter to saucepan; stir until cheese and butter are melted. Add eggs, hot pepper sauce pepper and salt; stir well. Pour into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
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Step 4: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and puffy. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (239.2 g)
- Calories 313.2
- Total Fat - 20.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 12 g
- Cholesterol - 120.8 mg
- Sodium - 620.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 18.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1 g
- Sugars - 2 g
- Protein - 15.5 g
- Calcium - 395.7 mg
- Iron - 1.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg