TOMATO GRITS CASSEROLE

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Dont know for sure where recipe came from, but Im thinking it came from old church recipe book, something like Mt. Zion Baptist Church.Tried it, really liked it, but I love tomatoes. Hope someone else enjoys as much as I have.

Provided by Pat Campbell

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cup whole milk,
1 tsp salt
1 cup quick cook grits
1 stick (`1/2 cup) plus 1 tbs butter
1/3 cup thin slice scallions or green onions
garlic minced or garlic powder to taste
2 1/2 cups (10 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, or your choice
1 can (10oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies.

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Lightly grease a shallow 2 qt. baking dish. Bring 2 cups water and the milk to a boil in large saucepan.
  • 2. Add salt and then slowly add grits and return to boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Reduce heat, cover and cook 3 minutes. Add stick of butter, stir till melted; Cover & cook 3-5 minutes, until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 3. Melt remaining 1 T. butter in skillet, add scallions and saute 1 minute, add to grits along with the garlic and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Stir till cheese melts.
  • 4. Add tomatoes, mix well. Pour into baking dish. Bake 40 minutes, sprinkling with rest of cheese last 5 minutes. Bake at 350-375 till bubbly and lightly browned and knife comes out clean.

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