Best Garlic Grits Casserole Recipes

GARLIC GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-12-by-2-inch casserole dish.
• Cook the grits in the boiling water with the salt until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese and butter to the hot grits and stir until melted and incorporated. Beat the eggs and add the milk to the beaten eggs. Slowly stir the egg mixture into the grits. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Pour the melted butter over the cornflakes and stir to distribute the butter. Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of the grits. Bake for 45 minutes.

GARLIC CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in the grits. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• 2. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and 1 cup of cheese until melted.
• 3. In a small bowl mix the eggs with the milk. Stir the mixture into the grits. Pour the grits into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
• 4. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

GARLIC CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole and set aside, then, in a medium bowl, pour melted butter over cornflake crumbs and toss to coat. Set aside.
• Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a 2 or 3 qt. saucepan, add water and salt and bring to a boil.
• Stirring constantly, slowly add grits, lower heat to medium low and continue stirring for 7 to 8 minutes (grits will be very thick.)
• Remove from heat and stir in garlic cheese and butter, until completely melted.
• Add egg and milk mixture and mix well, until thoroughly combined.
• Pour into prepared dish.
• Sprinkle top with buttered cornflake crumbs.
• Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.
• Remove from oven and let rest (very important) for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
• Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
• *NOTE: You may use this substitute recipe for garlic cheese, just be sure to make it ahead of time. GARLIC CHEESE Serves: Makes 4- 10 oz. portions (4 rolls) Prep Time: 35 Min Ingredients: 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp seasoned salt 1 lb american cheese loaf (velveeta), shredded 1 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: 1 In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat cream cheese, garlic powder and seasoned salt until fluffy. 2 Add American cheese and mix well. 3 Add cheddar cheese and mix thoroughly, frequently scraping down sides of bowl and scraping up from the bottom. (This takes several minutes to become thoroughly incorporated.) 4 Divide garlic cheese into four equal portions, wrap well, then refrigerate or freeze. 5 SUGGESTION TO DIVIDE AND STORE: Put cheese into a gallon size zipper bag. Lay on flat surface, press to remove as much air as possible and zip bag closed. Using a rolling pin, roll and flatten until smooth, even and pressed into each corner of bag. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut bag in half, then cut each in half again to make four equal portions. Place each in a quart size zipper bag and freeze or refrigerate. 6 To use frozen portion, remove from freezer ahead of time and allow to come to room temperature before adding to a recipe.