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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 8
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Down South, coarsely ground dried corn kernels called hominy grits are a treasured tradition. A bowl of this steaming-hot favorite, topped with a pat of butter, is a breakfast favorite. The cheese can be left out if you prefer.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 3, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking corn grits
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, water, salt and pepper to boiling. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in cheese and onions.
  • 3
    Stir 1 cup of the grits mixture into eggs, then stir back into remaining grits in saucepan. Pour into casserole. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over grits. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    For 1 gram of fat and 125 calories per serving, use fat-free (skim) milk and 1 cup reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, and substitute 1/2 cup fat-free egg product for the eggs. Omit butter.

Nutrition

220 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 11g Protein, 19g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
340mg
14%
Potassium
160mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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