Granddaddy's Georgia Ice Cream

By gmgaston

My grandfather was quite a man and he loved the South, and on several occasions, I heard him call grits ~ Georgia Ice Cream. But these are not your normal grits, these are gourmet!

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked grits, still warm
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup sweet onions, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cooked grits, eggs, milk, cheese, onions, butter and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until well blended.
Prepare a 1½-quart casserole dish with butter. Pour grit mixture into casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour, if it begins to brown too much on top, cover with foil.