Old-fashioned Baked Cheese Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp + extra for greasing dish, unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp frank's hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup + 2 tbsp old-fashioned grits
1 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions:

Adjust oven rack to lower-middl position.
Heat oven to 350°.
Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish with butter, start with 1 teaspoon.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons butter until foaming subsides.
Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add water, cream, hot sauce and salt.
Bring to a boil.
Whisk in grits and reduce heat to low.
Cook, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy. About 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese, egg and pepper to taste.
Pour mixture into greased baking dish and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and continue baking until top is browned, about 15 minutes.
Let rest 5 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1191.77 Kcal (4990 kJ)
Calories from fat	317.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.27g	54%
Cholesterol	226.14mg	75%
Sodium	253.63mg	11%
Potassium	103.86mg	2%
Total Carbs	188.86g	63%
Sugars	0.74g	3%
Dietary Fiber	6.15g	25%
Protein	35.95g	72%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	12.3mg	68%
Calcium	265.3mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	306.07 Kcal (1281 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.06g	54%
Cholesterol	58.08mg	75%
Sodium	65.14mg	11%
Potassium	26.67mg	2%
Total Carbs	48.5g	63%
Sugars	0.19g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	25%
Protein	9.23g	72%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	22%
Iron	3.2mg	68%
Calcium	68.1mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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