Parmesan cheddar grits pudding

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupButter
5cupsMilk; divided, see eggs
1cupCream
2cupsRegular Grits; or long cooking grits
10ouncesSpinach; frozen, chopped defrosted and squeezed dry
1cupParmesan Cheese; grated
7Green Onions; chopped
3Garlic Cloves; chopped
2cupsCheddar Cheese; grated
2Eggs; lightly beaten with 1/2 cup milk
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste

Directions

TOPPING

Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Butter a large casserole dish and set aside. Combine the butter, milk and the cream in a heavy saucepan and heat nearly to the boil. Stir i the grits and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring as necessary to prevent scorching. A non-stick pan is handy for this task.

Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach, green onions, and the grated cheddar cheese. Stir in the eggs whisked with the milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden. serve at once.