Old Fashioned To Die For Cheese Grits Recipes

CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• Combine milk, broth and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add salt. Whisk in grits; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy, 15-20 minutes., Stir in cheese until melted. Season with pepper and additional salt to taste.

CHEESE 'N' GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Cool slightly. Gradually whisk in milk, butter and eggs. Stir in cheese, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in grits, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir in Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and butter until fully combined and cheeses have melted. Season with pepper and serve immediately.

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 CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat oven to 350°.
• Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
• Heat the remaining 2 tbs butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until the foam begins to subside.
• Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes.
• Add 3 cups water, the cream, hot sauce, and salt and bring to a boil.
• Whisk in the grits and decrease heat to low.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
• Off the heat, thoroughly stir in 1 1/2 cup cheese, the eggs, and pepper to taste.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top with a rubber spatula, and place the grits in the oven.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese evenly over the top, and return to the oven.
• Continue baking until the top is browned, about 15 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.

BASIC OLD-FASHIONED GRITS

Steps:

• Combine 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tender, about 20 minutes. If the grits seem too thick, thin with water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
• Stir in the butter and season with pepper. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

OLD FASHIONED, TO-DIE-FOR CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Cook grits according to package directions.
• Stir in butter and cheddar cheese, cut into cubes.
• Crack 2 eggs into measuring cup, and fill measuring cup up to the 1 cup line with milk (scant). Stir. Add generous amounts of garlic powder.
• Add milk/egg mixture to grits/cheese/butter mixture. Stir well.
• Pour prepared mixture into 8x8 (brownie size) pan.
• Bake at 350 F for 60 minutes.
• ENJOY! They taste even better the next day. Refrigerate leftovers.

CREAMY CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• In a saucepot over medium-high heat, add 3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, and then stir in the grits and milk. Raise the heat to bring to a boil again, and then lower to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes. When the grits begin to thicken but there is still plenty of moisture left, add the mozzarella and Cheddar along with a few grinds of pepper. Stir to melt the cheese, taste and season with salt, if needed. Serve warm.