Southern Baked Cheese Grits Food

SOUTHERN BAKED CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Cook quick grits according to package instructions
• Preheat oven to 350 F
• Spray a 2-quart sized baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
• Beat eggs in a bowl and temper them by adding in a spoonful or two of hot grits and stirring, then pour into remaining grits
• Combine all remaining ingredients (except bacon and onion) with the grits and pour into baking dish
• Top with a handful of additional cheese and bake for 45 minutes
• Remove from oven and top with bacon bits and green onion and serve!

BAKED CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a deep casserole dish.
• Bring the chicken broth, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cayenne to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the grits and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and pepper-jack cheeses and butter until melted and smooth; cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Smooth the top of the grits and then bake until just set and lightly brown, about 1 hour. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Scatter with the scallions, if using, and cut into squares.

SOUTHERN CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add grits, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Pour grits into a large mixing bowl. Add beaten egg slowly, followed by 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, butter, pepper, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Mix thoroughly and pour into the prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top and sprinkle lightly with paprika for coloring. Cover.
• Bake in the preheated oven until thickened and cheese is melted, about 1 hour, uncovering the last 10 minutes to let a crust form on top.

CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Place the milk, water, and salt into a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the milk mixture comes to a boil, gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking. Once all of the cornmeal has been incorporated, decrease the heat to low and cover. Remove lid and whisk frequently, every 3 to 4 minutes, to prevent grits from sticking or forming lumps; make sure to get into corners of pot when whisking. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is creamy.
• Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine. Once the butter is melted, gradually whisk in the cheese a little at a time. Serve immediately.

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.

BAKED COUNTRY CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Boil the salted water, add grits, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes.
• Fold in 1/2 cup cheddar, parmesan, garlic, and sour cream.
• Pour into lightly greased 8" casserole dish.
• Toss the remaining cheddar with the scallions and tomato.
• Sprinkle over the grits.
• Bake in 375F pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.

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.

BAKED SOUTHERN GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add grits; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., In a small bowl, whisk egg whites and eggs. Stir a small amount of hot grits into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in the cheese, milk, jalapenos, garlic salt, pepper and half of the onions., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining onions.

BAKED CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly until blended. Cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Add 1/2 cup cheddar, VELVEETA, butter, garlic powder and red pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Set aside. Beat eggs lightly in small bowl. Add small amount of hot grits mixture to eggs; mix well. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended.
• Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min.; sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.