Baked Cheese Grits

Submitted by KathyP53

"I learned about cheese grits when I moved to the Ozarks. This recipe from Southern Living is one of the best. Makes a great potluck dish or a side to an elegant meal!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits or 1 1/4 cups stone-ground grits
• 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

directions

1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, or until thickened.
2. Stir in cheddar cheese, next 5 ingredients, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until cheeses melt. Remove from heat and stir in eggs.
3. Pour grits into a lightly greased 2 quart, or 11 x 8" baking dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until golden and set.