Baked Cheese Grits Casserole

Baked Cheese Grits Casserole

Ingredients

• 250 g stone-ground grits
• 1.2 L water or chicken stock
• 250 g sharp cheddar, grated
• 60 g butter
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 240 ml milk
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• pinch cayenne
• salt

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil with salt; whisk in grits and simmer 20–25 min, stirring.
2. Off heat, stir in butter, most of the cheese, garlic powder and cayenne.
3. Temper the eggs and milk into the grits.
4. Pour into a buttered 23×33 cm dish and top with remaining cheese.
5. Bake at 175°C for 40 min until set and browned.