02.28.10

Southern Grit Casserole

Posted in Southern Specialities at 5:53 pm

Grits are so versatile that I can not believe that so many people have never cooked with them that I am sharing yet another great Grit Casserole recipe with ya’ll.
 
Southern Grit Casserole:

6 cups water

2 cups uncooked grits

1/2 cup butter, divided

3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1 pound ground pork sausage

12 eggs

1/2 cup milk

salt and pepper to taste

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking dish.

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until evenly browned. Drain, and mix into the grits. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour into the skillet. Lightly scramble, then mix into the grits.

Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned

02.27.10

Bacon and Cheese Casserole

Posted in Southern Specialities at 5:29 pm


This is one of my favorite Grit Casseroles. Give it a try and let me know what ya’ll think.

 

Bacon and Cheese Casserole:

8 slices bacon

1 cup quick-cooking hominy grits

4 cups water

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese cubed

2/3 cup milk

3 eggs, beaten

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Fry the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons of the drippings.

Bring the water to a boil and stir in the grits. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick, about 5 minutes. Crumble in about half of the bacon and stir in bacon drippings, cream cheese, milk and eggs. Stir till cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and grits are set, about 40 minutes.

02.25.10

Grit Spoon Bread

Posted in Southern Specialities at 5:07 pm

This is another terrific Grit recipe. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Patti’s Grit Spoon Bread:

2 cups milk

1/2 cup grits

1 teaspoon butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg, well beaten

 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Bring milk to a boil; add grits gradually, stirring constantly to keep from lumping. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add butter, stir until it melts. Add salt and beaten egg. Pour into well greased 9-inch skillet. Bake in the  oven  for about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is browned and bread rises a bit. It should look a bit like cornbread. Cut into wedges to serve or serve straight from the pan.