Tomato Grits
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1/2 cup (1 stick), plus 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup diced green onions
- One 6-ounce Kraft Garlic Cheese Roll
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- One 10-ounce can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil.
- Add the salt.
- Slowly add the grits and return to a boil; stir for 1 full minute.
- (The secret to preparing good grits is the initial stirring of the pot.)
- Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir the grits and add 1 stick of butter, stirring until it has melted.
- Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the grits are thick and creamy.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Saute the onions in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic cheese, 1 1/2 cups Cheddar, and onions to the grits, and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Add the tomatoes and mix well; stir in the beaten eggs.
- Pour the grits into a greased 8 x 11 x 2-inch casserole.
- Bake the casserole for 40 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
water, milk, salt, grits, butter, green onions, garlic cheese, cheddar cheese, rotel, eggs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tomato-grits-384985 (may not work)