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Cheese casserole made from corn porridge

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Ingredients:

  • 60 g unsalted butter + extra for greasing the pan
  • 4 cups lightly salted chicken broth
  • 3 cups of milk
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 and 1/4 cups corn grits
  • 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar
  • 3/4 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced ​​(optional)

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a deep baking dish with butter.
  2. Combine chicken broth, milk, salt, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the cornmeal and reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and add all the cheese and butter, stirring until smooth; let cool slightly. Add the eggs and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  4. Smooth the top and bake until dark golden brown, about 1 hour. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions, if using, and cut into squares.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 244, total fat 13g, saturated fat 7g, protein 11g, carbohydrates 21g, fiber 1g, cholesterol 88mg, sodium 518mg, sugars 4g.

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