Explore a taste of Southern cuisine through our savory Cheese Grits Pie recipe. Experience rich flavors and cheesy goodness in every bite.
Easy-peasy cheesy grits… in a pie shape! Try this tasty and unique cheese grits casserole for breakfast or as a dinner side dish. Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious. Try it today! This is Southern comfort at its finest!
Easy Baked Southern Cheese Grits Pie Recipe
One of my very favorite southern foods is grits, and if they are cheese grits, it is even better!! I absolutely adore cheese grits, and they have become a staple down here over the years. So when Hubby offered to make a cheese grits pie, I was all over that proposition!
These are fairly mild, not heavy on the cheese (believe me, I’ve had cheese grits that have been more cheese than grits), and very easy to make! The clean-up (my contribution to this recipe) was simple and non-sticky. The leftovers are delicious!
Picture this: a slice of warm, cheesy, and savory cheese grits pie that embodies the essence of Southern comfort. If your taste buds tingle at the thought, you’re in for a treat! In this culinary adventure, we will explore the delightful world of cheese grits pie. This humble yet scrumptious dish is a close cousin to the beloved cheese grits casserole.
This is an easy way to make the traditional Southern dish the whole family loves. This is great for not only taste but also equal distribution. A lovely brunch item, this delicious casserole can be sliced into more than six pieces when serving a big southern breakfast. Grits are a Southern tradition, and this is a cheesy way to serve them.
While this southern staple is generally considered a breakfast casserole, you could also serve these as a dinner side dish. This Southern favorite pairs well with pork chops or chicken.
Tips and variations for making this cheese grits pie:
● If you do not have bacon grease, a cooking spray, butter, or canned Crisco will work to grease your pie plate, but the bacon grease does add flavor, and I would advise using that if possible.
● Hominy grits (finer texture, nixtamalized), stone-ground grits, white grits, yellow grits – the type of grits you use in this recipe is up to you – choose your favorite!
● You can use pre-shredded cheese or shred your brick cheese.
● Add more cheese if you like. It will melt, and you can stir it in.
● To change the taste, try adding a bit of garlic powder or black pepper.
● A 9″ pie plate holds 4 cups by volume. If you would like to bake this in a different form factor (so as a cheese grits casserole), make sure you use a dish that will hold 4 cups (an 8″ cake pan will).
● Double the recipe and use a 2 or 3-quart casserole dish (baking dish) to make a cheesy grits casserole.
● Serve topped with Parmesan cheese, grated white cheddar, grated yellow cheddar, hot sauce, crispy bacon bits, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, some chopped green onions, or whatever toppings you might enjoy on your cheese grits.
● For best results, store any leftovers in the fridge by either tightly covering the pie plate or in an airtight container.
● Warm the leftovers in the microwave the next day.
● This recipe is made with simple ingredients commonly found in your local grocery store.
Other breakfast dishes you might enjoy:
● Broccoli and Ham Quiche Recipe
● Sweet Potato and Bacon Quiche Recipe
● Caramel-Soaked Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe
Easy Baked Southern Cheese Grits Pie Recipe Ingredients:
● 1 TBSP Bacon Grease
● 1 cup Water
● 1¼ cups Milk
● ½ cup Hominy Grits
● ½ cup + 2 TBSP Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated and divided
● 1 Egg, slightly beaten
Easy Baked Southern Cheese Grits Pie Mise en Place:
● 9″ Pie Plate
● Large Saucepan
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Rubber Spatula
Easy Baked Southern Cheese Grits Pie Recipe Directions:
● Preheat oven to 350°.
● Grease a 9″ glass pie plate with bacon grease and then set aside.
● Combine water, milk, and grits in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat.
● Lower heat and simmer until thickened; stir occasionally. (Approximately 5 minutes for quick cooking grits, 30 minutes for regular grits)
● Remove from heat.
● Pour ½ cup grated cheddar cheese and slightly beaten egg onto the grits; stir thoroughly.
● Pour grits into the prepared pie plate.
● Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
● Bake in a preheated at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned (golden brown).
● Serve hot.
● Refrigerate all leftovers in an airtight container or cover the pie plate tightly with plastic wrap.
Easy Baked Southern Cheese Grits Pie Recipe
Easy Baked Southern Cheese Grits Pie Recipe. Explore a taste of Southern cuisine through our savory Cheese Grits Pie recipe. Experience rich flavors and cheesy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP Bacon Grease
- 1 cup Water
- 1¼ cups Milk
- ½ cup Hominy Grits
- ½ cup + 2 TBSP Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated and divided
- 1 Egg, slightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease a 9″ glass pie plate with bacon grease and then set aside.
- Combine water, milk, and grits in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Lower heat and simmer until thickened; stir occasionally. (Approximately 5 minutes for quick cooking grits, 30 minutes for regular grits)
- Remove from heat.
- Pour ½ cup grated cheddar cheese and slightly beaten egg onto the grits; stir thoroughly.
- Pour grits into the prepared pie plate.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in a preheated at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned (golden brown).
- Serve hot.
- Refrigerate all leftovers in an airtight container or cover the pie plate tightly with plastic wrap.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 101Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 104mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g
Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.
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C Kunkel says
This will be on the dining table tonight! Just the recipe I was looking for. Can’t wait—yum—grilled chops, green salad, Ann’s Cheese Grits Pie and baked apples! What a taste treat.