VELVEETA® Easy Creamy Grits

Submitted by Kraft Velveeta

"Sponsor recipe courtesy of Velveeta®"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 7

ingredients

• 1 quart water
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

directions

1. HEAT oven to 350°F.
2. BRING water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add butter, garlic and seasoning; stir until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
3. BEAT eggs in small bowl until blended. Add small amount of hot grits; mix well. Gradually add to remaining grits in pan, stirring constantly until blended.
4. POUR into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with VELVEETA; press gently into grits with back of spoon until partially covered.
5. BAKE 40 minute Let stand 10 minute before serving.

6. For a Stronger Spice Flavor:

7. Substitute 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne) for the Cajun seasoning.

8. Serving Suggestion:

9. Wake up with VELVEETA® Easy Creamy Grits for a special Saturday morning treat. Serve with fresh fruit.

10. Note:

11. This is a great side dish to serve as part of a breakfast or brunch buffet.

12. To Double:

13. Prepare as directed, doubling all ingredients and substituting a 13x9-inch baking dish for the 8-inch square baking dish. Makes 16 servings.
14. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 200 calories, 10g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 8g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 25%DV calcium, 6%DV iron.