CHEESY GRITS

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Classic southern grits are baked to be the cheesiest!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup hominy quick grits
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole. Heat milk, water, salt and pepper to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick.
Stir in cheese and onions. Stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into eggs; stir back into remaining hot mixture in saucepan. Pour hot mixture into casserole. Dot with butter; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg