THE GOVERNOR'S CHEESE GRITS

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This dish was served at Governor John Y. Brown's pre-Derby breakfast. From a May 1982 issue of Bon Appetit in the "Bon Voyage" section that featured recipes from Kentucky. Cheese grits are also great with ham!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked quick-cooking cheese grits
1/3 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Cook grits according to package directions; remove from heat.
  • Add cheese and butter and stir until melted.
  • Blend in eggs and seasonings; transfer to prepared dish.
  • Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes.

Richard Konneh
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I had some cheddar cheese that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect way to do it.


Suzan Ali
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the flavor was perfect.


Aashish Chaulagain
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I had some cheddar cheese that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect way to do it.


Mbang Jatty
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the flavor was perfect.


MARKERS King
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I had some cheddar cheese that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect way to do it.


SHEVO SHAKE
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I'm not a big fan of grits, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the flavor was really good.


Anusha Regmi
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I made this dish for a brunch party and it was a huge success. The grits were creamy and cheesy, and the flavor was perfect.


Yapi Boy
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This dish is easy to make and so delicious! I love the creamy texture of the grits and the sharp flavor of the cheese.


Brian Mzotsho
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The grits are creamy and cheesy, and the flavor is spot-on.


Noor Muhmmad
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The grits were so creamy and the cheese sauce was perfect.


Kish√£n Sah
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This dish is amazing! The grits are creamy and cheesy, and the flavor is fantastic. I will definitely be making this again.


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