Recipe information
Ingredients for - Southern Cheese Grits
4. Regular grits, uncooked - 1 cup
6. Grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided - 1 ½ cups
13. Paprika, or as needed - 1 pinch
How to cook deliciously - Southern Cheese Grits
1. Stage
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Stage
Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add grits, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
3. Stage
Pour grits into a large mixing bowl. Add beaten egg slowly, followed by 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, butter, pepper, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Mix thoroughly and pour into the prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top and sprinkle lightly with paprika for coloring. Cover.
4. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until thickened and cheese is melted, about 1 hour, uncovering the last 10 minutes to let a crust form on top.