Cheese Grits Casserole Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can reduce saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be a dairy substitute.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bring water to a boil in a large pot.

Add grits and salt, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheddar cheese until melted.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.

Combine the egg mixture with the grits mixture, mixing well.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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