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Cheesy Grits

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 8
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Classic southern grits are baked to be the cheesiest!
Updated May 4, 2005
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup hominy quick grits
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole. Heat milk, water, salt and pepper to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick.
  • 2
    Stir in cheese and onions. Stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into eggs; stir back into remaining hot mixture in saucepan. Pour hot mixture into casserole. Dot with butter; sprinkle with paprika.
  • 3
    Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Grits are coarsely ground corn kernels that are cooked until soft. They’re served for breakfast or as a main-meal side dish.

Nutrition

220 Calories, 11 g Total Fat, 11 g Protein, 20 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Cholesterol
85 mg
Sodium
480 mg
Potassium
180 mg
Total Carbohydrate
20 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Protein
11 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Milk; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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