VELVEETA® CHEESY BAKED GRITS

VELVEETA® Cheesy Baked Grits image

These creamy grits are baked with lots of cheese--a great addition to a hearty breakfast or brunch buffet.

Provided by VELVEETA Cheese

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Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 eggs
8 ounces VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add butter, garlic powder and pepper; stir until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
Beat eggs in small bowl until blended. Add small amount of hot grits; mix well. Gradually add to remaining grits mixture in pan, stirring constantly until blended.
Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with VELVEETA.
Bake 40 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 466.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g