Cheese Grits (Hotter)

Submitted by chino90

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

45 min

READY

65 min

Ingredients

1

CUP GRITS

4

CUPS WATER

2

EACH GARLIC CLOVES
pressed

¼

POUND BUTTER

½

POUND CHEDDAR CHEESE
grated

3

EACH EGGS

1

X SALT
to taste *

1

X BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

1

X PARMESAN CHEESE *

1

X PAPRIKA *

1

X JALAPEÑO PEPPER
, optional *

Directions

Cook grits in water seasoned with garlic and salt according to package.

Remove from heat. Add butter and stir to dissolve.

Add Cheddar chese, holding back a good handful to garnish.

Now add eggs and mix completely.

Salt and pepper to taste. Place in a buttered 2-quart baking pan.

Sprinkle remaining Cheddar on top.

Sprinkle top with a generous amount of Parmesan, dust with paprika, garnish with jalapenos and bake, uncovered, in a 300 degree oven for 45 minutes.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

Comments

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 247g (8.7 oz)

Amount per Serving

Calories 347 78% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g 46%

Saturated Fat 18g 92%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 173mg 58%

Sodium 382mg 16%

Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0g 2%

Sugars g

Protein 26g

Vitamin A 19% • Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 30% • Iron 5%

* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free