The Governor's Cheese Grits |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This dish was served at Governor John Y. Brown's pre-Derby breakfast. From a May 1982 issue of Bon Appetit in the Bon Voyage section that featured recipes from Kentucky. Cheese grits are also great with ham! Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking cheese grits |
1/3 lb cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 pinch white pepper |
1 pinch ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease 9-inch square baking dish.
3. Cook grits according to package directions; remove from heat.
4. Add cheese and butter and stir until melted.
5. Blend in eggs and seasonings; transfer to prepared dish.
6. Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes.
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