Kiss My Grits Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 envelope knorr leek soup mix
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• 2 in a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil.
• 3 add in the soup mix and whisk until blended.
• 4 using a wooden spoon, slowly stir in grits; continue stirring until the consistency is smooth.
• 5 cook and stir grits for 5 minutes or until they are thick and creamy.
• 6 take saucepan from heat.
• 7 in a small saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• 8 saute/stir onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes or until they are softened.
• 9 add onion-garlic mixture to grits; stir to combine.
• 10 add eggs and cheese to grits; stir to combine.
• 11 transfer mixture to baking dish.
• 12 bake in a 350° oven for about 1 hour or until set.