Baked Southern Cheesy Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp butter (or margarine)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (or medium cheddar)
1/2 cup half-and-half cream (or evaporated milk)
2 tsp garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
4 -5 dashes tabasco sauce
1 (4 oz) can green chilies (optional)
2 eggs, well beaten

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	173.45 Kcal (726 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.33g	24%
Cholesterol	84.41mg	28%
Sodium	594.52mg	25%
Potassium	59.75mg	1%
Total Carbs	2.65g	1%
Sugars	0.38g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	1%
Protein	7.45g	15%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	177.8mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	197.04 Kcal (825 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.41g	24%
Cholesterol	95.89mg	28%
Sodium	675.37mg	25%
Potassium	67.87mg	1%
Total Carbs	3.01g	1%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	1%
Protein	8.46g	15%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	17%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	202mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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