How to Make Oklahoma Cheese Grits - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, there’s nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of cheese grits. And if you’re looking for a recipe that perfectly captures the essence of Southern comfort food, then Oklahoma cheese grits are the way to go. This beloved dish combines the creamy and savory flavors of grits with the rich and gooey goodness of cheese, resulting in a dish that’s as comforting as it is delicious.

Originating in the Southern United States, cheese grits have a long-standing t...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups quick-cooking grits, dry
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 pound processed cheese, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 eggs, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 11 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in grits, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the butter, cheese, seasoning salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and fold in the eggs. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top is lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1141mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 151mg