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VELVEETA® Cheesy Baked Grits

Name: VELVEETA® Cheesy Baked Grits
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 eggs; 8 ounces VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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These creamy grits are baked with lots of cheese--a great addition to a hearty breakfast or brunch buffet.

Recipe by VELVEETA Cheese

Published on February 10, 2015

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 eggs
8 ounces VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add butter, garlic powder and pepper; stir until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
Beat eggs in small bowl until blended. Add small amount of hot grits; mix well. Gradually add to remaining grits mixture in pan, stirring constantly until blended.
Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with VELVEETA.
Bake 40 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

For Stronger Garlic Flavor:

Substitute 1 minced garlic clove for the garlic powder.

Note:

This is a great side dish to serve as part of a breakfast or brunch buffet.

To Double:

Prepare as directed, doubling all ingredients and substituting a 13x9-inch baking dish for the 8-inch square baking dish. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

202	Calories
11g	Fat
19g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 202
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 77mg	26%
Sodium 467mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 144mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.