Baked Southern Grits Recipes

BAKED CHEESE GRITS RECIPE

Steps:

• Add salt to water and bring to a boil.
• Add grits to boiling salted water, whisking into the water then lower heat to the lowest setting and cook covered until grits are tender but still pourable, about 12-18 minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, minced garlic and butter. Continue whisking until both the cheeses and butter are melted and well combined.
• Next, while vigorously whisking, add milk and eggs and continue to whisk quickly so the eggs won't scramble.
• Pour grits into a large greased 4 quart casserole dish then sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and bake at 325 for 60-70 minutes or until grits just shake slightly. You can also broil for a couple of seconds to make a gorgeous brown color on top.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

BAKED SOUTHERN CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter or oil spray a 1-1/4 quart baking dish.
• Prepare quick or instant grits to yield 4 cups cooked grits.
• Remove pan from heat. Add salt,pepper, butter, cheese and milk and stir until cheese and butter have melted.
• Add garlic, onion, hot sauce and optional green chilies and stir until mixed.
• Fold in beaten eggs.
• Pour into baking dish and bake 40-45 mins or until top has set and lightly puffed.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESY BAKED GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• Bring the milk to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Melt 1/2 cup butter in the boiling milk. Gradually mix in the grits, and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Mix in the Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup butter. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until firm.