GARLIC CHEESE GRITS
Garlic Cheese Grits is a dish that we’ve been making for years and years. Mom serves them every year for Thanksgiving. I think Anne and I would revolt if they weren’t on the table. It has been a tradition since we were little. If you like grits, you’re gonna love these!
Garlic Cheese Grits Ingredients Needed:
Uncooked instant grits or regular grits
Butter
Velveeta cheese or cheddar cheese (You can use just about any kind of cheese you like)
Garlic powder (can use less if you are not a fan of garlic)
Eggs
Milk
Small cheese crackers
Recipe Notes: This dish reheats great. You can add more or less garlic, depending on what your family likes. This dish is wonderful for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a holiday meal.
You may also like our shrimp and grits!
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Garlic Cheese Grits
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant grits or regular grits
- 1 stick butter or margarine
- 12 oz. velveeta cheese or cheddar cheese (You can use just about any kind of cheese you like)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder (can use less if you are not a fan of garlic)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- small cheese crackers
Instructions
- Cook 1 1/2 cups instant or regular grits according to package directions. Remove from stove, add one stick butter or margarine and the garlic powder.
- Cut cheese into chunks and add to grits.
- Beat 3 eggs and 1 cup milk together and add to grits and cheese. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish and add mixture. Top with crushed cheese crackers. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until the knife comes out clean when inserted.
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