Baked Garlic Cheese Grits

• 6  cup  chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 2  cup  regular grits
• 1/4  teaspoon  garlic powder
• 16  ounce  cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1/2  cup  milk
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 stick butter
• 8  ounce  grated sharp white cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 4 quart casserole dish. Bring the broth, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir in the grits and whisk until completely combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the grits are thick, about 8 minutes. Add the cubed cheddar cheese and milk and stir. Gradually stir in the eggs and butter, stirring until all are combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with the white cheddar cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes or until set.

Yield: 12 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45-50 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

PD & Friends, pg. 153

Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen