Old-fashioned Baked Cheese Grits |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Old-fasioned grits are worth the extra cooking time. These are super cheesey and go perfectly with chicken. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons + extra for greasing dish, unsalted butter |
1 small onion, chopped |
3 cups water |
1 cup heavy cream |
1 teaspoon frank's® hot sauce or tabasco® sauce |
salt and pepper to taste |
1 cup + 2 tablespoons old-fashioned grits |
1 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
3 large eggs, lightly beaten |
Directions:
1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middl position.
2. Heat oven to 350°.
3. Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish with butter, start with 1 teaspoon.
4. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons butter until foaming subsides.
5. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
6. Add water, cream, hot sauce and salt.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Whisk in grits and reduce heat to low.
9. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy. About 15 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese, egg and pepper to taste.
11. Pour mixture into greased baking dish and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
12. Bake for 30 minutes.
13. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and continue baking until top is browned, about 15 minutes.
14. Let rest 5 minutes and serve.
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