Four-Cheese Garlic Grits

Name: Four-Cheese Garlic Grits
Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 cups quick-cooking grits; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 cups quick-cooking grits
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, Parmesan cheese and garlic.
2

In a 6-qt. stockpot, prepare grits according to package directions. Reduce heat to low; add remaining butter. Fold in cream cheese mixture; stir in eggs. Stir in 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, Velveeta cheese and seasonings until cheeses are melted.
3

Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.