Best 10 Baked Hominy Grits With Cheese Recipes

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Baked hominy grits with cheese is a delectable Southern dish that combines the hearty goodness of hominy grits with the rich, savory flavors of cheese. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this dish is a perfect comfort food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The hominy grits are cooked until creamy and tender, then baked with a generous helping of cheese, resulting in a golden-brown, cheesy casserole that is sure to satisfy. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making baked hominy grits with cheese, as well as variations for adding different types of cheese, vegetables, and meats. Whether you're a fan of classic Southern cooking or simply looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish, baked hominy grits with cheese is a must-try.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BAKED GRITS



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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.

Provided by ABBYLADYBUG

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • 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.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 453.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

HOMINY CASSEROLE



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I love hominy so I made a casserole featuring it. It is easy to make and I love serving it as a side dish.-Marion Thurman, Crossett, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cans (15 ounces each) golden hominy, drained

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, sour cream, half of the cheese, milk, chilies and cumin. Stir in hominy. , Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAKED CHEESE GRITS



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Get golden brown grits with the addition of pepper jack and sharp Cheddar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups milk
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups grits (not instant)
3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar
3/4 cup grated pepper-jack cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 scallion, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a deep casserole dish.
  • Bring the chicken broth, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cayenne to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the grits and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and pepper-jack cheeses and butter until melted and smooth; cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Smooth the top of the grits and then bake until just set and lightly brown, about 1 hour. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Scatter with the scallions, if using, and cut into squares.

BAKED HOMINY AND CHEESE



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My mother made this casserole when I was growing up, so I know the recipe is an old favorite with many folks. After I married, I made sure this dish was regular fare at our house. It's one of those versatile "go-with-anything" dishes my family loves!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) white or yellow hominy, rinsed and drained
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3/4 cup milk
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat egg. Add hominy, cheese, milk, onion, bacon, butter and pepper; mix well. Spoon into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until bubbly and top begins to brown. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BAKED CHEESE GRITS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup grated Gruyere
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick grits (not instant)
1 egg
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter, water, and salt in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture comes to a simmer, add the grits, stirring until thoroughly combined. Continue to cook the grits at a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile whisk together egg, cream and pepper. Stir into cooked grits along with cheese. Pour mixture into prepared casserole. Bake until set, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

BAKED CHEESE GRITS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 cups cooked grits
1 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar, plus 1/4 cup for top
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salt and white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Butter, or spray with cooking oil, a 1 quart oval gratin dish. Whisk eggs; add milk, melted butter and fold into grits with cheese and spices. Bake 40 minutes until browned.

HOMINY CASSEROLE



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Easy, creamy and cheesy Hominy Casserole is a side dish that is sure to impress. This is not your average dish, it takes hominy to a whole new level.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 30 ounce cans hominy, rinsed and drained (I used one white hominy can and one golden hominy )
1 cup sour cream
1 6 ounce can diced green chilis
2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized bowl combine hominy, sour cream, green chilis and Monterey Jack cheese. Spread evenly into a 2 quart casserole dish. Top with Parmesan Cheese.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMINY GRITS SOUFFLé



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Breakfast     Side     Bake     Kentucky Derby     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup white hominy grits (not quick-cooking)
1 cup boiling water
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
6 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk grits into boiling water in a metal bowl, then set bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 cup milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, 15 minutes. Grits will be very thick.
  • Remove bowl from heat and stir in remaining cup milk and butter. Return bowl to simmering water and cook, stirring, until smooth and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from heat and whisk in yolks, then cool to lukewarm.
  • Beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt using an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks, then fold into grits gently but thoroughly.
  • Turn mixture into a buttered 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish and bake in middle of oven until browned and puffed, 40 to 45 minutes.

BAKED CHEESE GRITS



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cheddar     Monterey Jack     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (packed) coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Bring 4 cups water, butter, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium; cook until mixture thickens slightly, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add both cheeses; stir until melted. Season with pepper and more salt, if desired. Whisk milk and eggs in small bowl. Gradually whisk mixture into grits.
  • Pour cheese grits into prepared dish. Bake until grits feel firm to touch in center (grits will still be soft), about 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

ZESTY HOMINY AND CHEESE



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A different sidedish using hominy, sour cream, cheese and green chilies. Friends who say they don't like hominy eat it and ask for more. It's fast and tasty. Adjust chili peppers to taste.

Provided by JEANIE BEAN

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (15 ounce) cans white hominy, drained
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish, mix together hominy, sour cream, cheddar cheese, chilies and cayenne pepper.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 965.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh hominy grits for the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh grits, you can use dried grits, but be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Season the grits well. Grits can easily become bland, so don't be afraid to add plenty of salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
  • Don't overcook the grits. Grits should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked grits will be mushy and bland.
  • Add the cheese at the end of cooking. This will help to prevent the cheese from curdling.
  • Serve the grits immediately. Grits are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Baked hominy grits with cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover hominy grits, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.

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