The Governor's Cheese Grits Recette

Indulge in a taste of Kentucky Derby history with this decadent cheese grits recipe, originally served at Governor John Y. Brown's pre-Derby breakfast (Bon Appétit, May 1982). Creamy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible, these baked grits are the perfect brunch or side dish. Elevate your breakfast game with this classic recipe – also fantastic paired with ham!

Préparation 15 min

Cuisson 50 min

Calories 360.5 kcal

Protéines 21g

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Ingrédients pour The Governor's Cheese Grits

4 cups quick-cooking grits
Cheddar Cheese
Unsalted Butter
3 large eggs
Garlic Cloves
Salt
White Pepper
Ground Nutmeg

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Comment préparer The Governor's Cheese Grits

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
Cook 4 cups of grits according to package directions. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter until melted.
Add 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Gently fold the egg mixture into the cheese grits until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set and lightly golden brown on top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

Fat

77g

Carbs

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer The Governor's Cheese Grits ?

The Governor's Cheese Grits prend environ 65 minutes du début à la fin — environ 15 minutes de préparation et 50 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient The Governor's Cheese Grits ?

The Governor's Cheese Grits contient environ 360.5 calories par portion, avec environ 21 g de protéines, 7 g de glucides et 39 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour The Governor's Cheese Grits ?

Les principaux ingrédients de The Governor's Cheese Grits sont Grits, Cheddar Cheese, Unsalted Butter, Eggs, Garlic Cloves, Salt. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.