Cheese Grits Casserole

Submitted by Nouke n Sam

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grits
• 6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 ½ cups)
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 cup milk
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

directions

1. Heat oven till 350°F.
2. grease a 2-quarts casserole.
3. In large saucepan, combine water and salt.
4. Bring in a boil.
5. Gradually stir in grits.
6. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Add 1 cup of the cheese and the butter; stir until melted.
9. Add milk, eggs and pepper, mixed well.
10. Pour mixture into grease casserole.
11. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese Bake at 350°F for 1 hour until golden brown.
12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Reviews

[Evil Genius]

I only had 1% milk, so that's what I used. I added some diced ham and dried chives, but otherwise followed directions to the letter. Even after baking an extra 2o minutes, this was still a watery mess without much flavor. I won't be making it again. Sorry.