Aunt Hazels Grits Casserole Food

SOUTHERN GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until evenly browned. Drain, and mix into the grits. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour into the skillet. Lightly scramble, then mix into the grits.
• Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

GARLIC GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-12-inch casserole dish. Bring 4 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add 1 teaspoon salt. Add the grits and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
• Add the cheese and 4 tablespoons butter to the hot grits and stir until melted and incorporated. Beat the eggs in a small bowl, then whisk in the milk; slowly stir the egg mixture into the grits. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. (You can make the casserole to this point up to 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; pour over the cornflakes in a bowl and stir to distribute the butter. Sprinkle the cornflake crumb mixture on top of the grits. Bake 45 minutes.

GRITS AND GREENS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place bacon (if using) in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off the bacon fat.
• Return the pot to medium-low heat; add oil, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and starting to brown in spots, 2 to 8 minutes (cooking time will be quicker if you started with bacon). Add 1 cup broth and salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Add collards (or kale); stir until wilted down to about one-third the volume and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Adjust heat during cooking to maintain a simmer, and add water, 1/4 cup at a time, if the pan seems dry.
• Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water and the remaining 1 cup broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Pour in grits in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking often, until thick, about 5 minutes. Combine 1/2 cup cheese, salsa, and egg in a small bowl. Remove the grits from the heat and quickly stir in the cheese mixture until combined.
• Working quickly, spread about half the grits in the prepared baking dish. Top with greens, spreading evenly. Spread the remaining grits over the greens. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the reserved bacon (if using).
• Bake the casserole until hot and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook with the bacon until the onions are golden brown and the bacon is chewy, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the chicken broth and 2 cups water. Whisk in the grits. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 25 minutes. Stir in the cream and cheese until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

TV'S GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the sausage in the hot skillet until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
• Bring the grits, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the grits are tender, about 30 minutes. Add to the sausage mixture in the casserole dish and stir; press into an even layer. Pour the soup over the mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the soup.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes.

DINNER GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown and drain sausage. Add next 3 ingredients and cook till soft. Cook grits in 4 cups of water.
• Butter 9x13 dish, layer meat and veggie mixture into bottom of casserole. Then add cooked grits. Then layer soup. Then layer enough grated cheese to cover casserole.
• Cook at 375°F for 30 minutes or until thick and bubbly.

AUNT HAZEL'S CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW DESSERT

Steps:

• Set out butter to soften.
• Put first three ingredients in top pan of double boiler, melt, cool, stir, set aside.
• Combine graham crumbs, powdered sugar, and butter.
• Set aside 2 tablespoons of crumb mixtures.
• Toss and press into 8" square pan.
• Whip cream and fold into marshmallow mix.
• Put this chocolate mixture on top of the crumb layer.
• Put remaining crumbs on top.
• Refrigerate several hours.