Name: Cheese Grits Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 3 cups chicken stock ((I use low sodium or vegetable stock can be substituted)); 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; dash of cayenne pepper; 2 cups quick cooking grits; 2 cups (16oz) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup butter - melted and cooled; 3 eggs

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Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes are a must but if you are looking for a little something new, well, this recipe is for you! A couple of years ago, I was on a search for a different dish to serve and finally, after several tries, settle on this golden pan of goodness. My whole family loves grits, so combining them with milk, cheese then baking until golden brown seemed like the obvious thing to do and friends, I was right, everyone loved ’em.

This recipe is so easy and can be made a few hours ahead of time and then baked before dinner. On Thanksgiving when it’s time to serve the big bird, make sure you scoop up a big helping of these cheese grits and drizzle on some gravy.

This is a recipe that’s super easy to change up as well. I love to switch up the cheese and add more spice for Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits Casserole.

Then again, if you are serving ham, you know that grits are a match made in heaven with a slice of the pig. Last but not least, it’s rare, but if you do have any leftover, just cut into squares, lightly sauté in a little butter and serve with an over-easy egg. Welcome home to a new side dish tradition

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