Paula Deen's Tomato Grits

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr

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Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 cup butter, plus
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/3 cup diced green onion
• 4 teaspoons processed cheese, cubed (suggested (Velveeta)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (14 ounce) can rotel tomatoes

Recipe

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
2. in a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. add the salt and slowly add the grits and return to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. while stirring the grits add the 1/2 cup of butter and stir until butter is melted. cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the grits are thick and creamy. remove from heat and set aside.
3. using a skillet, sauté the onions in the remaining tablespoon of butter for 1 minute. add the processed cheese, garlic powder, 1 1/2 cups cheddar, and onions to grits, and stir until the cheese is melted. add the tomatoes and mix well. pour the grits into a greased 8 by 11 by 2-inch casserole and bake for 40 minutes.
4. sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the casserole for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.