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Baked Tomato Grits
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 10
Just when you think you have done all you can do to a grit dish, here come Paula Deen with just one more! i would not just serve this dish as a side for breakfast but would also be good with lamb chops.
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick cooking grits
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup diced green onions
4 ounces processed cheddar cheese, cubed (suggested: velveeta)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil.
3. Add the salt and slowly add the grits and return to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
4. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
5. While stirring the grits add the 1/2 cup of butter and stir until butter is melted.
6. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the grits are thick and creamy.
7. Remove from heat and set aside.
8. Using a skillet, saute the onions in the remaining tablespoon of butter for 1 minute.
9. Add the processed cheese, garlic powder, 1 1/2 cups cheddar, and onions to grits, and stir until the cheese is melted.
10. Add the tomatoes and mix well.
11. Pour the grits into a greased 8 by 11 by 2-inch casserole and bake for 40 minutes.
12. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the casserole for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
By RecipeOfHealth.com