Corn And Grits Casserole Food

CHEESY CORN AND GRITS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring water and vegetable (or chicken) granules to boiling.
• Gradually stir in grits.
• Remove from heat.
• Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir in onion and the 1/2 cup cheese.
• Stir in eggs, milk, and corn.
• Transfer to a lightly greased 1-quart casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until set in center.
• Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving to melt cheese.
• Makes 4 servings.

SHRIMP-AND-GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan.
• Meanwhile, add the grits, 1/2 cup of the Cheddar, 2 tablespoons of the butter and a few grinds of black pepper to a 2-quart casserole dish. Pour in the simmering water, and whisk until there are no lumps.
• Toss the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and a pinch of salt to the butter, toss quickly to coat, then transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
• Wipe out the skillet, and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the scallions (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish), andouille, celery, bell pepper and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery and bell pepper soften, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, stir for 1 minute, then add the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Scrape up the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. The mixture should come to a simmer quickly, then remove from the heat and stir in the shrimp. Immediately spread the shrimp mixture evenly over the grits in the casserole dish. Top with the bread and the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar.
• Bake the casserole until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through and the top is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved scallions. Serve with extra hot sauce on the side.

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.

CORN GRITS CORNBREAD

Steps:

• (Make "buttermilk" if you're going to do that, so it can sit a bit and do whatever it does that makes it buttermilky.).
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Combine the dry ingredients (except the soda).
• Stir the baking soda into the buttermilk and add that to the dry ingredients.
• Add eggs and melted butter. Stir together and pour into a 9x9 pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes.

GO FOR THE GRAINS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine carrots, corn, onion, barley, bulgur, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in broth and beans. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Cover and bake 50-55 minutes or until grains are tender, stirring once. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat water and salt to boiling.
• Gradually add grits and return to boiling.
• Reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered, stirring for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool, slightly.
• Add cheese, butter and eggs, mix well to ensure all of the grits are incorporated.
• Bake at 350 degrees until a light golden brown, about 50 minutes.

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.

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
• Bring milk, water, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually sprinkle grits into the boiling liquid, stirring to combine. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir processed cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder into grits, stirring until cheese has melted. Let the mixture stand until cooled, about 15 minutes. Stir beaten eggs into grits; transfer to prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly golden brown and the grits are set, about 45 minutes.

CORN AND GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly coat a shallow 2 quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Bring milk to a gentle boil in a 3 quart saucepan; slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, 5-7 minutes until thickened.
• Remove from heat; stir in corn, 1 cup cheese, scallions, egg, salt, thyme, and pepper. Pour into prepared dish.
• Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 15 minutes more until set.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

KISS MY GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil.
• Add in the soup mix and whisk until blended.
• Using a wooden spoon, slowly stir in grits; continue stirring until the consistency is smooth.
• Cook and stir grits for 5 minutes or until they are thick and creamy.
• Take saucepan from heat.
• In a small saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Saute/stir onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes or until they are softened.
• Add onion-garlic mixture to grits; stir to combine.
• Add eggs and cheese to grits; stir to combine.
• Transfer mixture to baking dish.
• Bake in a 350° oven for about 1 hour or until set.

CORN VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine corn, broccoli, carrots and onions; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a bowl, combine soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Add 1 cup cheese. Pour over vegetables. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

MEXICORN GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring milk and 1/2 cup butter to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir a small amount of hot grits into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Melt remaining butter; stir into grits. Add the corn, chilies, cheese, salt and pepper., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

GRITS AND GREENS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve some grease in the skillet. Let bacon cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes; chop and set aside.
• Heat reserved grease in the skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
• Combine 6 cups chicken broth and half-and-half in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir in grits, return to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until grits are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• While grits are cooking, bring remaining 2 cups chicken broth to a boil in another pot. Add greens, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze out all liquid.
• Stir bacon, onions, Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses, butter, salt, and pepper into grits. When butter is melted, stir in greens. Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown on top, about 15 minutes.