Baked Santa Fe Grits Recipes

BAKED SANTA FE GRITS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray 6 medium muffin cups or custard cups with non-stick cooking spray.
• If desired place 2 strips of pimento in bottom of each to form an X.
• Bring water to a boil, slowly stir in grits and salt.
• Reduce heat; simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well.
• Spoon into prepared cups filling to top.
• Cover with foil.
• Place cups in shallow pan of hot water.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes until set.
• Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, unmold unto serving platter.

BAKED GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mash grits until smooth, if they are leftovers. Add melted butter, eggs, and evaporated milk. Then add 1 1/2 cups grated cheese, reserving 1/4 cup for the topping. Combine thoroughly. Add paprika and cayenne. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese and more paprika. Return to oven and cook a few minutes more, until topping has melted.

CHEESY BAKED GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• Bring the milk to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Melt 1/2 cup butter in the boiling milk. Gradually mix in the grits, and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Mix in the Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup butter. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until firm.