Ingredients for Baked Hominy Grits With Cheese
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup coarse Hominy Grits
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
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How to Make Baked Hominy Grits With Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1-quart casserole dish with butter.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, 2 cups of milk, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of coarse hominy grits. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-30 minutes (or according to package directions for your specific grits), stirring frequently to prevent sticking and lumps. For quick-cooking grits, simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 2 large eggs.
- Once the grits have thickened, remove from heat and gently stir in a little of the hot grits into the eggs to temper them. Then, pour the tempered egg mixture into the remaining grits and stir well to combine. This will create a smoother, creamier texture.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheese grits mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the grits are lightly browned and bubbly on top.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
44g
Carbs
8g
