Cheese Grits Casserole is a Southern favorite and this version is the best! Cheddar cheese, half-and-half, and eggs make it rich and creamy.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Lucy
Ingredients
1cupgrits
4cupswater
1teaspoonsalt
2cupsgrated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
6tablespoonsunsalted butter
½cupheavy cream
2eggs, lightly beaten
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonground white pepper
½cupfinely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Lighly grease a 2 1/2 quart shallow casserole dish. Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucpan, then stir in grits and cook according to package directions.
When grits are done, remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
Add a couple of tablespoons of the hot grits to the lightly beaten eggs, stirring in one tablespoon at a time to temper the eggs. Add egg mix to the pot of grits and stir gently.
Pour grits into prepared dish. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until set in the middle.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes. The grits may be a little jiggly but will continue to set after you take them out of the oven.