CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC CHEESY GRITS

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Savor the rich flavors of cheddar and Neufchatel cheese found in our tasty recipe for Creamy Roasted Garlic Cheese Grits.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 head garlic
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 qt. (4 cups) water
2 tsp. WYLER'S Instant Bouillon Chicken Flavored Granules
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Cut 1/4 inch off top of garlic head, leaving papery skins intact. Place on sheet of foil; drizzle with 1/2 tsp. oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30 min.
Meanwhile, bring water and bouillon granules to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve granules. Gradually stir in grits until blended; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese and Neufchatel; stir until cheeses are completely melted.
Whisk eggs and milk in small bowl until blended; stir in small amount of hot grits mixture until blended. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended.
Slip roasted garlic from skins; mash to paste. Stir into grits mixture. Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 30 min.; sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Bake 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 8 g