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Baked Cheese Grits
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
1/2 (8-ounce) block extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 (8-ounce) block monterey jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (optional)
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. Stir in Cheddar cheese, next 5 ingredients, and, if desired, Worcestershire sauce, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat, and stir in eggs.
2. Pour grits into a lightly greased 2-quart or 11- x 8-inch baking dish.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350ยบ for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and set.
4. *Stone-ground grits may be substituted. Increase liquid to 6 cups, and increase cook time to 50 minutes.
5. Note: For testing purposes only, we used White Lily Quick Grits.
By RecipeOfHealth.com