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Garlic-Cheese Grits

WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com

Garlic-cheese grits are a typically rich Southern dish, but the truth is you don’t need a half a cup of butter and a pound of cheese to make them taste good. By using a pungent blend of super-sharp cheeses we’ve found you can use much less cheese and still get flavor-packed results.

Ingredients

Prep: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1-1 1/2 hours

4 1/2 cups
water
1 cup
grits, quick or old-fashioned (not instant)
1/4 teaspoon
salt
2 teaspoons
extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1/2 cup
extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup
sharp Italian cheese, such as Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper, or 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray.
Bring water, grits and salt to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer until the grits are thick, 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the type of grits.
Meanwhile, combine oil and garlic in a small skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Stir the oil and garlic into the grits along with the cheeses and cayenne (or hot sauce); transfer to the prepared pan.
Bake, uncovered, until bubbling and crusty on top, about 45 minutes.

Reviewed July 16, 2012