Cheesy Baked Grits

I had this at a party at a colleague's house. I've loved cheese grits for years, but these are by far the best I've ever had.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup butter
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 quart milk
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup uncooked grits

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

Step 2

Bring the milk to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Melt 1/2 cup butter in the boiling milk. Gradually mix in the grits, and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Mix in the Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup butter. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 3

Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until firm.