Name: Baked Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 qt. (4 cups) water; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided; 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 eggs

9 Review(s)

55 Min(s)

15 Min(s) Prep

40 Min(s) Cook

Discover a cheese grits recipe they won't soon forget! Our cheesy Baked Cheese Grits are a cinch to make and soon to be their favorite.

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8 servings

Original recipe yields 8 servings

1 qt. (4 cups) water

1 cup quick-cooking grits

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 Tbsp. butter

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

2 eggs

Let's Make It

Heat oven to 350°F.

Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly until blended. Cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Add 1/2 cup cheddar, VELVEETA, butter, garlic powder and red pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Set aside. Beat eggs lightly in small bowl. Add small amount of hot grits mixture to eggs; mix well. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended.

Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 30 min.; sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

For Stronger Garlic Flavor

Prepare as directed, substituting 1 minced garlic clove for the garlic powder.

Tip 2

Serving Suggestion

For a special Saturday morning treat, serve with fresh fruit.

Tip 3

To Double

Prepare as directed, doubling all ingredients and substituting a 13x9-inch baking dish for the 8-inch square baking dish. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition

Calories

210

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g

15%

Saturated Fat 7g

35%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 75mg

25%

Sodium 320mg

14%

Total Carbohydrates 18g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 1g

Protein 9g

18%

Vitamin A

10%

Vitamin C

Calcium

20%

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

8 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.