Best 8 Grits N Greens Casserole Recipes

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Craving a comforting and soul-satisfying Southern dish? Look no further than the Grits N' Greens Casserole. This classic casserole combines the creamy texture of grits with the earthy flavors of collard greens, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this traditional dish, ensuring that you find the perfect one to suit your taste preferences. From classic Southern recipes to modern twists and vegetarian options, we have something for every palate. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Grits N' Greens Casserole recipes, and experience the true essence of Southern comfort food.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRITS AND GREENS CASSEROLE



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From EatingWell.com Here we've combined two favorite Southern side dishes - grits and greens - into one casserole that's a natural choice to serve with Easter ham. Try omitting the bacon and using vegetable broth to make it a vegetarian dish.

Provided by Jelobeanz 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 about 1 cup each, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 cups chopped collard greens (about 1 large bunch, 1 1/2-2 pounds) or 16 cups kale, stems removed (about 1 large bunch, 1 1/2-2 pounds)
2 cups water, plus more as needed
1 cup grits (not instant)
3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup prepared salsa
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place bacon (if using) in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off the bacon fat.
  • Return the pot to medium-low heat; add oil, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and starting to brown in spots, 2 to 8 minutes (cooking time will be quicker if you started with bacon). Add 1 cup broth and salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Add collards (or kale); stir until wilted down to about one-third the volume and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Adjust heat during cooking to maintain a simmer, and add water, 1/4 cup at a time, if the pan seems dry.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water and the remaining 1 cup broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Pour in grits in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking often, until thick, about 5 minutes. Combine 1/2 cup cheese, salsa, and egg in a small bowl. Remove the grits from the heat and quickly stir in the cheese mixture until combined.
  • Working quickly, spread about half the grits in the prepared baking dish. Top with greens, spreading evenly. Spread the remaining grits over the greens. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the reserved bacon (if using).
  • Bake the casserole until hot and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

GRITS AND GREENS CASSEROLE



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The robustness of this casserole makes it a wonderful addition to any meal. This is the ultimate Southern dish everyone needs to try at least once. These creamy, rich grits will convert anyone into a grits lover. Thick and creamy, they're cooked with half and half and two types of cheese which makes them savory. Cooking the...

Provided by Debbie W

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
6 or 7 pieces of bacon
2 c grits (quick cook, just not instant)
12-16 oz bag of frozen greens - your choice, i like collards or spinach
1 stick butter
1 c grated Parmesan cheese
2 c monterey jack cheese (reserve a little for topping)
salt and pepper, to taste
6 c chicken broth
2 c half and half

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350.
  • 2. Dice bacon and cook in a medium skillet until it is nice and crisp. Drain bacon on a paper towel and set it aside.
  • 3. In the same skillet as the bacon was cooked, pour most of the bacon grease out leaving about a Tablespoon. Dice the onion and cook it in the reserved bacon grease until the onion is translucent and set aside.
  • 4. In a large pot combine 1/2 and 1/2 and 6 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stir in grits, bring back to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Stir often to keep from burning. Cook for about 10-15 minutes. You want normal grits consistency. I use a whisk to get the lumps out.
  • 5. While grits are cooking, cook greens. Cook approx 10 min or until tender. If I use spinach, I cook them in the microwave in the steamer bag. Drain and squeeze out all the liquid.
  • 6. Add butter, both kinds of cheese, onion, and salt and pepper to the grits. When butter is melted, stir in the greens.
  • 7. Pour mixture in a greased 13x9 dish. Top with crumbled bacon and a little reserved cheese.
  • 8. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.

TV'S GRITS CASSEROLE



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Grits are delicious and filling. This is truly a Southern comfort food. Good anytime. Enjoy.

Provided by TVcook

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the sausage in the hot skillet until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bring the grits, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the grits are tender, about 30 minutes. Add to the sausage mixture in the casserole dish and stir; press into an even layer. Pour the soup over the mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the soup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1062.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHEESE 'N' GRITS CASSEROLE



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Grits are a staple in southern cooking. Serve this as a brunch item with bacon or as a side dish for dinner.-Jennifer Wallis, Goldsboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Cool slightly. Gradually whisk in milk, butter and eggs. Stir in cheese, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRITS N' GREENS CASSEROLE



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This is a true southern dish. The grits are creamy and the collards punch up the flavor of the parmesan cheese

Provided by AYAC3237

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups whipping cream or 2 cups half-and-half cream
8 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups grits, regular
1 (16 ounce) bag collard greens, frozen
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Grease 13 x 9 baking dish. Bring cream & 6 cups of chicken broth to a boil, stir in grits & cook over medium heat until they return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover & cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk if needed to cook to desire consistency (should resemble slightly runny oatmeal when finished).
  • Cook collards in remaining 2 cups of chicken broth for 10 minutes. Drain & blot dry with paper towel to remove excess water. Add butter & cheese to grits, stir until butter & cheese melt. Stir in collards. Place in casserole dish, top with crumbled bacon. Bake @ 350 degrees until lightly brown on top.

GRITS AND GREENS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking dish
2 cups half-and-half
8 cups chicken stock
2 cups grits, such as Quaker Old Fashioned
6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped
One 16-ounce package frozen collard greens, thawed
1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan (6 ounces)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the half-and-half and 6 cups of the chicken stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once up to a boil, stir in the grits. Bring it back up to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture has slightly thickened (it should resemble cooked oatmeal in thickness), 10 to 15 minutes. Use a whisk to break up any lumps that have formed.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just turning crispy, about 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel, patting it to remove any excess fat. Using the same saucepan, add the onions to the leftover bacon drippings and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Then add the collard greens and the remaining 2 cups chicken stock and cook until tender, another 10 minutes. Drain the collards and onions in a colander.
  • Once the grits are done, add the Parmesan, butter, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the Monterey jack. Stir until the butter has melted and all the ingredients are well combined. Then add the drained collards mixture and stir.
  • Transfer the grits mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the crumbled bacon and the remaining 1/2 cup Monterey jack. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

GRITS AND GREENS CASSEROLE



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This grits and greens casserole was a fast hit with my family, and has turned into a Thanksgiving dish.

Provided by saint fu

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon
1 medium red onion, chopped
8 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups regular grits
1 (12 ounce) package chopped turnip greens
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup salted butter, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve some grease in the skillet. Let bacon cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes; chop and set aside.
  • Heat reserved grease in the skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine 6 cups chicken broth and half-and-half in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir in grits, return to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until grits are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • While grits are cooking, bring remaining 2 cups chicken broth to a boil in another pot. Add greens, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze out all liquid.
  • Stir bacon, onions, Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses, butter, salt, and pepper into grits. When butter is melted, stir in greens. Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown on top, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1222 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

GRITS CASSEROLE



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Grits is a main ingredient for many Southern meals. I've had this recipe for years and never grow tired of it. It's especially good to serve on a lazy weekend, since leftover portions are very tasty served cold.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk pork sausage
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot grits into the eggs; return all to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Add the sausage, 1 cup cheese, milk and butter, stirring until the butter is melted. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until the top begins to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your casserole the best flavor. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcook the grits: Grits should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of a bite to them. Overcooked grits will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole. Use a sharp cheddar cheese or a combination of cheeses that you like.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make grits n' greens casserole. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or seasonings.

Conclusion:

Grits n' greens casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover grits and greens, and it's also a perfect dish for a potluck or party. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grits n' greens casserole a try.

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