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CHEESY GRITS RECIPE
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Southern Cheesy Grits Recipe

This Southern Cheesy Grits Recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with classic Southern comfort. Made with buttery grits, melted American cheese, savory seasonings, and a hint of Tabasco, this baked casserole is the perfect side dish for breakfast, brunch, holiday dinners, or backyard barbecues.
Golden on top and irresistibly creamy inside, these cheesy baked grits are a Southern favorite that's always the first dish to disappear.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1½ cups grits
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 pound American cheese cubed or shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • Tabasco sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Bring the water to a boil and prepare the grits according to the package directions.
  • Remove the grits from the heat.
  • Stir in the butter and American cheese until completely melted and smooth.
  • Add the garlic salt, onion salt, celery salt, seasoned salt, and Tabasco sauce.
  • Stir in the beaten eggs until fully incorporated.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is lightly golden.
  • Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.