Corn and Grits Casserole
Elevate your next comfort food lineup with this creamy, cheesy Corn and Grits Casserole—a soul-warming Southern classic perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. Featuring velvety stone-ground grits simmered to perfection, this dish is enriched with sharp cheddar cheese, sweet corn, and a touch of heavy cream for an irresistibly rich and flavorful experience. The combination of canned sweet corn and creamed corn adds a delightful sweetness and texture, while optional green onions provide a fresh, savory kick. With a golden, paprika-dusted top, this casserole is not only visually stunning but packed with hearty goodness. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or a simple salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Stone-ground grits
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Canned sweet corn (drained)
- 1 cup Canned creamed corn
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish or similar-sized baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the salt and slowly whisk in the grits, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer the grits for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and creamy.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the butter and heavy cream until well combined.
In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Gradually add about 1/4 cup of the hot grits mixture to the eggs while stirring to temper them (this prevents the eggs from scrambling). Then, slowly mix the tempered eggs back into the grits mixture.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, sweet corn, creamed corn, green onions (if using), and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle paprika over the top, if desired, for added color and flavor.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 178.9 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.5 g | 528% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 858 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 3412 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.1 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 95.3 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1786 mg | 137% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1299 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
