Cheesy Baked Grits

I had these cheesy baked grits at a party at a colleague’s house. I’ve loved cheese grits for years, but these are by far the best I’ve ever had.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 quart milk
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup uncooked grits
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup butter
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2. Bring milk to a boil in a large pot over medium heat. Melt 1/2 cup butter in boiling milk. Gradually mix in grits; cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Mix in Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup butter. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 1 hour.