Baked Cheese Grits

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking grits (uncooked)
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Recipe

• 1 bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• 2 gradually whisk in grits; bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened.
• 4 stir in cheddar cheese, next 5 ingredients, and, if desired, worcestershire sauce, stirring until cheese melts.
• 5 remove from heat, and stir in eggs.
• 6 pour grits into a lightly greased 2-quart or 11- x 8-inch baking dish.
• 7 bake, uncovered, at 350º for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and set.