Cheesy Baked Grits

These cheesy baked grits are cooked in milk and butter on the stovetop, mixed with Cheddar and white pepper, topped with Parmesan, and finished in the oven.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 quart milk
• 1 cup uncooked grits
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.33333334326744 cup butter
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 1 hour.