Stackable Grits

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 large Vidalia onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Saute diced onion and minced garlic in hot oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until tender. Add broth and half-and-half; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits and salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Add cheese, pepper, and nutmeg; stir until cheese melts. Pour grits into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish; chill 8 hours.
  3. Invert grits onto a flat surface; cut into 12 wedges. Spray top and bottom of each wedge with cooking spray; arrange wedges on a baking sheet.
  4. Broil wedges 6 inches from heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

641 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 48.1g 62% DV
Carbs 43.9g 16% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10386.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 222mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 25.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 128mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 32.7mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 342.5mg 26% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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