Cookin in Brooklyn ft Kara Hughett

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers a healthier option with fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be a more economical substitute.

Prepare 2 cups of quick grits according to package instructions.

In a bowl, combine the grits with 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cube of butter, and 2 well beaten eggs.

Butter an 8x8 glass baking dish.

Pour the grits mixture into the buttered baking dish.

Top with additional gouda cheese.

Bake in the oven for about 1 hour.

While the grits are baking, prepare 1 pound of shrimp with a simple lemon butter garlic sauté.

Once the grits are done, mix the sautéed shrimp into the grits and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens