Cheesy Baked Grits - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cheesy Baked Grits
Lunch

This Cheesy Baked Grits is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Wonderful as a do-ahead dish. Prepare the grits a day in advance, place in casserole, and refrigerate. Day of serving, bake an extra 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1 1/4 c. quick-cooking grits
  • 1 c. shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño chiles
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. Hot pepper sauce

Instructions

  1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat margarine, salt, 1 1/2 cups milk, and 2 cups water to boiling over medium-high heat. Beating constantly with wire whisk to prevent lumping, gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in cheeses.
  2. In large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix eggs, hot pepper sauce, and remaining 2 cups milk until blended. Gradually stir grits mixture into egg mixture.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease shallow 2 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish. Pour grits mixture into casserole. Bake, uncovered, 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cheesy Baked Grits recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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