THE GOVERNOR'S CHEESE GRITS

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This dish was served at Governor John Y. Brown's pre-Derby breakfast. From a May 1982 issue of Bon Appetit in the "Bon Voyage" section that featured recipes from Kentucky. Cheese grits are also great with ham!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked quick-cooking cheese grits
1/3 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Cook grits according to package directions; remove from heat.
  • Add cheese and butter and stir until melted.
  • Blend in eggs and seasonings; transfer to prepared dish.
  • Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes.

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