Cheesy Baked Grits

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I had these cheesy baked grits at a party at a colleague's house. I've loved cheese grits for years, but these are by far the best I've ever had.

Submitted by ABBYLADYBUG
Updated on August 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 quart milk

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup uncooked grits

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ⅓ cup butter

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

  2. Bring milk to a boil in a large pot over medium heat. Melt 1/2 cup butter in boiling milk. Gradually mix in grits; cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Mix in Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup butter. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267 Calories
20g Fat
15g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 453mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 229mg 18%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 160mg 3%

* 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.