Description
A comforting and creamy dish featuring cheesy stone-ground grits baked with eggs. This recipe combines sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and butter for richness, simmered in broth and finished in the oven until the eggs are perfectly set, ideal for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Grits and Cheese
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
Eggs
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F to prepare for baking the dish.
- Boil Broth: In a large, oven-safe skillet, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Cook Grits: Stir in the stone ground grits, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes until the grits are tender and have absorbed the liquid.
- Add Cheeses and Season: Remove the lid from the skillet and stir in the salted butter, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese until fully melted and combined. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Add Eggs: Create four small indentations (divots) in the cheesy grits. Crack one egg into each divot, making sure the eggs are well nestled within the grits.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the eggs reach your preferred level of doneness. Remove from oven, add freshly cracked pepper on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make the recipe vegetarian.
- Adjust the baking time to achieve runny or fully cooked eggs as desired.
- Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring the grits before baking.
- For extra creaminess, consider adding a splash of milk or cream with the broth.
- Fresh cracked pepper enhances the final flavor – add just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: Cheesy grits, baked eggs, breakfast recipes, Southern cuisine, creamy grits, stone ground grits, brunch dish
