Best 6 Velveeta Cheesy Baked Grits Recipes

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Calling all cheese lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful Southern classic, Velveeta Cheesy Baked Grits. This irresistible dish combines creamy grits, gooey Velveeta cheese, and a medley of flavorful ingredients, resulting in a casserole that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer a classic recipe, a spicy kick, or a vegetarian option, this article offers a collection of Velveeta Cheesy Baked Grits recipes that cater to every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a cheesy adventure that will leave you craving more.

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EASY CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE (WITH QUICK GRITS)



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Cheesy and delicious quick-cook grits casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a dinner side dish. Six simple ingredients make this easy recipe ideal for entertaining.

Provided by Celebrations At Home

Categories     Brunch

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Quick Cooking grits + 4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt for cooking
8 ounces Velveeta - use half of a 16 ounce brick
8 ounces shredded sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese - shred your own
4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter - cut into thin pats
1/2 cup milk - best at room temperature or warmed for 30 seconds in the microwave
3 eggs - at room temperature, and lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large sauce pan, over high heat. Add salt and stir in grits.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened, whisking occasionally to prevent clumping. Remove from heat.
  • Add cheeses, butter, and milk back into grits and stir. Add a small amount of mixture to beaten eggs to temper them. Give a quick stir then add eggs into grits mixture.
  • Pour into a 9 x 11 baking dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes until the center is only slightly jiggly.
  • Remove and let cool for 5 minutes so it can firm and set before serving.

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

BAKED CHEESE GRITS



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Discover a cheese grits recipe they won't soon forget! Our cheesy Baked Cheese Grits are a cinch to make and soon to be their favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 qt. (4 cups) water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly until blended. Cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup cheddar, VELVEETA, butter, garlic powder and red pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Set aside. Beat eggs lightly in small bowl. Add small amount of hot grits mixture to eggs; mix well. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended.
  • Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 min.; sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 9 g

VELVEETA® EASY CREAMY GRITS



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Make and share this VELVEETA® Easy Creamy Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kraft Velveeta

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
2 eggs
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350°F.
  • BRING water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add butter, garlic and seasoning; stir until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
  • BEAT eggs in small bowl until blended. Add small amount of hot grits; mix well. Gradually add to remaining grits in pan, stirring constantly until blended.
  • POUR into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with VELVEETA; press gently into grits with back of spoon until partially covered.
  • BAKE 40 minute Let stand 10 minute before serving.
  • For a Stronger Spice Flavor:.
  • Substitute 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne) for the Cajun seasoning.
  • Serving Suggestion:.
  • Wake up with VELVEETA® Easy Creamy Grits for a special Saturday morning treat. Serve with fresh fruit.
  • Note:.
  • This is a great side dish to serve as part of a breakfast or brunch buffet.
  • To Double:.
  • Prepare as directed, doubling all ingredients and substituting a 13x9-inch baking dish for the 8-inch square baking dish. Makes 16 servings.
  • Nutrition Information Per Serving: 200 calories, 10g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 8g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 25%DV calcium, 6%DV iron.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.6, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 466.7, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7.9

VELVEETA® EASY CREAMY GRITS RECIPE



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Add some Southern comfort to the table with our VELVEETA® Easy Creamy Grits Recipe. Our VELVEETA® Easy Creamy Grits Recipe is a great dish any time of day.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 qt. (4 cups) water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 Tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning
2 eggs
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add butter, garlic and seasoning; stir until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Beat eggs in small bowl until blended. Add small amount of hot grits; mix well. Gradually add to remaining grits in pan, stirring constantly until blended.
  • Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with VELVEETA; press gently into grits with back of spoon until partially covered.
  • Bake 40 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5158 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Megan R gave this recipe to me. She said it is a family recipe. Had this for Christmas dinner or Easter dinner side!

Provided by Elaine Kilgore

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups whole milk
2 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
¼ cup butter
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Bring milk, water, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually sprinkle grits into the boiling liquid, stirring to combine. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder into grits, stirring until cheese has melted. Let the mixture stand until cooled, about 15 minutes. Stir beaten eggs into grits; transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly golden brown and the grits are set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 727.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Velveeta is the classic choice for cheesy grits, but you can also use other types of cheese, such as cheddar, Parmesan, or mozzarella. For a smoother texture, use a combination of shredded and processed cheese.
  • Cook the grits slowly: Low and slow is the key to creamy, flavorful grits. Bring the grits to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add flavorings: Grits are a blank canvas for flavor, so feel free to add your favorite seasonings. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. You can also add fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or cilantro.
  • Don't overcook the grits: Overcooked grits will be mushy and bland. Cook the grits until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Serve the grits immediately: Grits are best served hot and fresh. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can reheat them in the microwave or oven.

Conclusion:

Velveeta cheesy baked grits are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, cheesy dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Velveeta cheesy baked grits a try.

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