Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

By calypan

Ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp Colby/Cheddar Jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bring milk just to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in butter and grits. Reduce heat, and simmer, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until grits are done. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in egg and next 3 ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Bake, covered, at 350° for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake another 20 minutes or until mixture is set. Serve immediately.