Baked Cheese Grits

By izzie

Ingredients

• 1 qt. (4 cups) water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 cup KRAFT shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 lbs. (4 oz. VELVEETA Pasteurized prepared cheeseproduct, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 7 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 2 eggs

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring water and salt to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly until blended. Cook on low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Add 1/2 cup cheddar, the VELVEETA, butter, garlic powder and red pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Set aside. Beat eggs lightly in small bowl. Add small amount of hot grits mixture to eggs; mix well. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended. Pour into greased 8 inch square baking dish.

Bake 30 minutes; sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.