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.
Cheese Grits
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 1 hr 10 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 10
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
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
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Step2In 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.
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Step3Stir 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.
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Step4Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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
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