Cheesy Baked Grits
This rich and creamy American side dish starts with grits cooked in milk and butter on the hob. Seasoned with salt and white pepper, the mixture is blended with Cheddar cheese and more butter before being transferred to a baking dish. A final topping of grated Parmesan cheese creates a golden crust during baking, resulting in a firm, flavourful bake ideal for serving alongside your main course. The recipe yields 12 portions and takes about 85 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 1 quart milk
- 0.5 cup butter
- 1 cup uncooked grits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 0.33333334326744 cup butter
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method
- Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a medium baking dish by greasing it lightly.
- In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil. Stir in 1/2 cup butter until melted. Slowly whisk in the grits and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously. Take the pot off the heat and add the salt and white pepper. Use a whisk or electric mixer to beat the mixture until smooth. Fold in the shredded Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup butter. Pour this into the greased dish and scatter the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the grits are set, about 1 hour.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories267 kcal
Fat20 g
Sugars4 g
Protein8 g
Sodium453 mg
Recipe details
CategorySide dish
Cuisineamerican
AuthorABBYLADYBUG
