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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Cook's Country Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1 teaspoon unsalted butter |
1 onion, minced |
1 cup heavy cream |
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/8 cups old-fashioned grits |
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese |
3 large eggs, lightly beaten |
pepper |
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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