Description
This comforting Cheesy Grits with Eggs recipe is a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy stone-ground grits paired with perfectly baked eggs. Cooked in an oven-safe skillet, the grits are simmered in rich broth then mixed with butter, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar before baking the eggs right in the grits for a warm, satisfying meal ideal for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Grits Base
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
Eggs
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the eggs in the grits later.
- Boil the Broth: In a large oven-safe skillet, bring 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the grits.
- Cook the Grits: Stir in 1 cup of stone ground grits, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the grits to absorb the broth and soften.
- Add the Cheeses and Seasonings: Remove the lid and stir in 4 tablespoons of salted butter, 2 ounces of cream cheese, and 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly.
- Add the Eggs: Use a spoon to make four small wells (divots) in the cheesy grits. Carefully crack one egg into each divot, ensuring they sit nestled in the grits.
- Bake the Eggs in Grits: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the eggs reach your preferred level of doneness, whether runny or fully set.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from the oven, add fresh cracked pepper on top, and serve the cheesy grits with eggs hot for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use stone ground grits for the best texture; quick grits will not yield the same creamy consistency.
- Substitute vegetable broth to make the recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- You can customize the cheese mix by using gouda, mozzarella, or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk or cream along with the cheeses.
- Adjust baking time based on how runny or firm you prefer your eggs.
- Ensure your skillet is oven-safe to avoid damage during baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
