Kentucky Garlic Cheese Grits

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These Kentucky garlic cheese grits are a wonderful dish and a favorite for Derby Day (or any day) brunch.

Submitted by Mark Ky
Updated on August 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • ¾ cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. Beat together milk, egg, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl until well combined. Set aside.

  3. Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan; cook and stir grits in boiling water until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and about 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Stir egg mixture into grits until well combined, then pour grits into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over grits.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and grits are set, about 1 hour. Allow grits to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Grits should be cornbread-like.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
17g Fat
4g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 497mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 274mg 21%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 83mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.