Baked Cheese Grits

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: 1 hr 10 mins
• 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.