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Baked Cheese Grits
10:36 AM CDT on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 F.
Bring water and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot. Add the grits in a slow stream, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring frequently to avoid sticking, until thick (this will be about 8 minutes with quick-cooking grits).
Add butter, remaining 11/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, garlic and cheese, stirring until butter and cheese are melted. Lightly beat eggs and milk in a small bowl, then stir into grits until combined.
Pour into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish that is 2 inches deep; the grits will almost fill the baking dish and will puff up when baking, but will not overflow. Bake until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour. Serve immediately.
Makes 8 servings.
PER SERVING: Calories 416 (53% fat) Fat 24 g (14 g sat) Cholesterol 140 mg Sodium 884 mg Fiber 1 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 14 g
SOURCE: Adapted from Louisiana Real & Rustic by Emeril Lagasse (William Morrow Cookbooks, $27)
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