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Baked Tomato Grits Recipe


Baked Tomato Grits Recipe
Just when you think you have done all you can do to a grit dish, here come Paula Deen with just one more! i would not just serve this dish as a side for breakfast but would also be good with lamb chops.

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick cooking grits
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 cup diced green onions
  • 4 ounces processed cheddar cheese, cubed (suggested: Velveeta)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil.
  3. Add the salt and slowly add the grits and return to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  4. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. While stirring the grits add the 1/2 cup of butter and stir until butter is melted.
  6. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the grits are thick and creamy.
  7. Remove from heat and set aside.
  8. Using a skillet, saute the onions in the remaining tablespoon of butter for 1 minute.
  9. Add the processed cheese, garlic powder, 1 1/2 cups cheddar, and onions to grits, and stir until the cheese is melted.
  10. Add the tomatoes and mix well.
  11. Pour the grits into a greased 8 by 11 by 2-inch casserole and bake for 40 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the casserole for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.

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Comments


Yum, I love this. I was raised on grits but my Mom never made them like this!
Thanks for the great post!


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