Best 5 Stove Top Grit Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty, comforting, and easy-to-make dish? Look no further than stove-top grit casserole! This Southern classic is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your grits cheesy, spicy, or loaded with vegetables, there's a recipe here for you.

The basic ingredients in stove-top grit casserole are grits, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. From there, you can add whatever you like. Popular additions include cheese, bacon, sausage, eggs, and vegetables such as onions, peppers, and tomatoes. You can also adjust the seasonings to your taste. For a cheesy casserole, add a generous amount of cheddar or mozzarella cheese. For a spicy casserole, add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce. And for a veggie-packed casserole, add plenty of your favorite vegetables.

Once you've chosen your ingredients, simply cook the grits according to the package directions. Then, stir in the milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in your chosen additions. Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and bake until golden brown and bubbly.

Stove-top grit casserole is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great make-ahead meal. Simply prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it. When you're ready to serve, bake it according to the recipe directions.

So what are you waiting for? Give stove-top grit casserole a try today! With so many delicious variations, you're sure to find one that you'll love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY STOVE-TOP CHEESE GRITS



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This is a tasty recipe I made on the spur-of-the-moment, not realising that most cheese grits recipes are baked. These are also delicious with goat cheese in place of the cream cheese.

Provided by scfl76

Categories     Cheese

Time 8m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup milk (I used fat-free, it worked fine)
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, water, and milk in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add grits and salt, stir, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook five minutes. (For thicker grits, cook slightly longer.).
  • Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, cheddar, hot sauce, and seasoned salt.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 315.5, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.1

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.

CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup fine quick-cooking grits (not instant)
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups grated aged sharp Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grated Cheddar and chopped scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan. Add the salt, then slowly add the grits in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the half-and-half and butter to the grits and stir. The mixture will seem thin but it will thicken as it cooks. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes, until very smooth and creamy. Off the heat, stir in the Cheddar, scallions, and pepper. Season to taste and serve hot with a sprinkle of grated cheese and scallions.

CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Learn how to make Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole. MyRecipes has 70,000+ tested recipes and videos to help you be a better cook.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Grits

Time 55m

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Bring milk just to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in butter and grits. Reduce heat, and simmer, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until grits are done. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in egg and next 3 ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until mixture is set. Serve immediately.

KENTUCKY GARLIC CHEESE GRITS



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A wonderful dish that is a favorite for Derby Day (or any day) brunch.

Provided by Mark Ky

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
¼ cup butter
12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Beat milk, egg, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan; cook and stir grits in boiling water until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and about 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Stir egg mixture into grits and pour grits into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over grits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and grits are set, about 1 hour. Allow grits to cool 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Grits should be cornbread-like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 496.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy casserole, use whole milk or cream instead of water.
  • Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the casserole for a cheesy flavor.
  • For a spicy casserole, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeno.
  • Top the casserole with bread crumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy topping.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as butter, salt, pepper, hot sauce, or crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Stove top grit casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or dinner dish. It is a great way to use up leftover grits, and it can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it cheesy, spicy, or crispy, there is a stove top grit casserole recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give stove top grit casserole a try.

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