Cheese Grits Casserole Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 ⅔ cups water
  • ½ cup quick-cooking grits
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan and slowly whisk in the grits.
  3. Lower the heat to low and let the grits simmer for about 5 minutes, until thickened, whisking frequently so that lumps don't form. Remove from the heat.
  4. Add the butter, milk, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the grits, and stir well until the butter and cheese are completely melted.
  5. Add the eggs and stir until well incorporated.
  6. Lightly grease a 7x7-inch baking dish.
  7. Pour the mixture into the dish and sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40–45 minutes. Uncover the casserole for the last 10 minutes of baking time so that the top becomes crispy and golden brown.
  9. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow the casserole to continue to set before serving.