Fried Baked Grits

Name: Fried Baked Grits
Ingredients: Butter, for baking dish; 4 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups quick cooking grits; 1/4 pound plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; Dash of hot pepper sauce; 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar or rat cheese; 3 eggs, well-beaten; Butter, for frying; Large rectangular ovenproof baking dish

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Butter, for baking dish
4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups quick cooking grits
1/4 pound plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Dash of hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar or rat cheese
3 eggs, well-beaten
Butter, for frying
Large rectangular ovenproof baking dish

Directions

1

Butter the baking dish, set aside.
2

Preheat the oven to 350.
3

In a large saucepan, bring the milk and 2 cups water to a boil over high heat.
4

Pour in the grits, stirring constantly until moistened.
5

Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, seasonings, cheese and eggs.
6

Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 1 hour.
7

Let cool to room temperature and cut into diamond shapes.
8

Pan fry in butter until golden on both sides.