Baked Cheese Grits Recipe

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Baked Cheese Grits
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Directions:

  1. Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
  3. Heat the remaining 2 tbs butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until the foam begins to subside.
  4. Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add 3 cups water, the cream, hot sauce, and salt and bring to a boil.
  6. Whisk in the grits and decrease heat to low.
  7. Cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
  8. Off the heat, thoroughly stir in 1 1/2 cup cheese, the eggs, and pepper to taste.
  9. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top with a rubber spatula, and place the grits in the oven.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes.
  11. Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese evenly over the top, and return to the oven.
  12. Continue baking until the top is browned, about 15 minutes.
  13. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 950.5 Kcal (3980 kJ)
Calories from fat 274.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.55g 47%
Cholesterol 172.49mg 57%
Sodium 489.13mg 20%
Potassium 78.2mg 2%
Total Carbs 143.2g 48%
Sugars 0.74g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4.71g 19%
Protein 30.75g 61%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 9.2mg 51%
Calcium 300.1mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 492.05 Kcal (2060 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.81g 47%
Cholesterol 89.29mg 57%
Sodium 253.21mg 20%
Potassium 40.48mg 2%
Total Carbs 74.13g 48%
Sugars 0.38g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 19%
Protein 15.92g 61%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 28%
Iron 4.8mg 51%
Calcium 155.3mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.8
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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