BAKED CHEESE GRITS
Grits aren't just for breakfast they make perfect side dish with BBQ and grilled meats
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup quick cooking grits [not instant if you use instant you will need more]
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1-2 green onions sliced
- 8 oz Velvetta cut into cubes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup Vermont white Cheddar grated {4 oz} optional
Instructions
- Bring broth and milk to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly add grits and salt. Return to boil and cook 1 minute, stirring in butter.
- Reduce heat, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes until thick and creamy. Remove from heat.
- Add onions, cheeses, garlic to grits and stir to melt and distribute cheese. Pour into an 8×8 sprayed casserole dish.
- Refrigerate or bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Serves 6-8
Notes
If the grits seem too runny add a couple of beaten eggs to mixture before baking
note: if you want it extra cheesy add the Vermont white cheddar, but it is very cheesy creamy good with just the Velveeta!
note: if you want it extra cheesy add the Vermont white cheddar, but it is very cheesy creamy good with just the Velveeta!