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Tomato Grits Casserole is a delicious Southern comfort dish made of creamy, stone grits mixed with spicy tomatoes and chilies. It is the perfect side dish to serve for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. After one bite, you will be coming for more!
We Southerners LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our grits. However, not just any grits will do. We like the good kind; which are stone grits! That is why I LOVE House-Autry’s Stone Grits. They have two selections to choose from: White Stone Grits and Yellow Stone Grits.
What are Stone Grits?
Southern Living explains, “Stone-ground grits are made from whole dried corn kernels that have been coarsely ground the old-fashioned way: between the two stones of a grist mill.” Stone grits are superior to regular grits because the grain is left heartier to give a richer, creamier flavor.
For more than 200 years, House-Autry has played a key role in the households of many Southern kitchens with their tasty season breading mixes for chicken, fish, and pork; as well as their hushpuppy mixes, grits, corn bread mixes, biscuit mixes, and gluten-free baking mixes. Their products are known for their quality, taste, and ease of use. Which brings me back to their grits…..
Tomato Grits Casserole
House-Autry grits are delicious served plain with a dab of melted butter. You can sweeten them up with a bit of sugar. However, my favorite way to make them is in a Tomato Grits Casserole!
With this tomato grits casserole recipe, I combine cheese, spicy tomatoes, and chilies with House-Autry’s White Stone Grits. (You can also use their Yellow Stone Grits. It will taste just as good. It is a matter of preference.) The end result is a creamy, spicy, flavorful, cheesy side dish. It makes a great side dish with eggs for breakfast or brunch, but it is also a perfect replacement for mac and cheese. Grill some shrimp and serve it on top of this tomato grit casserole and you will have one delectable shrimp and grits dinner!
You can find House-Autry products at Harris Teeter, Publix, Food Lion, Walmart, and Kroger.
If you like this recipe, check out some other Southern Favorites: Southern Baked Spaghetti, Southern Hoppin’ John, and Carolina Barbecue Sauce.
Southern Spicy Tomato Grits Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup House-Autry’s White Stone Grits
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 10 oz can tomatoes with chilies
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add milk and chicken broth to large sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Add grits. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 minutes. Stir grits every few minutes while cooking.
- Add butter and cook an additional 4 minutes uncovered, stirring continuously.
- Add in cream cheese. Stir until melted. Remove from heat.
- Beat eggs.
- Add eggs, 1 cup of cheddar, tomatoes with chilies, and green onions and mix well.
- Add grits to a greased 8 x 11 x 2in casserole baking dish.
- Top casserole with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake for 40 minutes.
- Cool down 5 minutes before serving.
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Katie says
I think the 9×9 would work. It might cook a little faster because it will be more spread out. I would reduce the time by 5 to 10 minutes.
KAREN PARKER says
Looks and sounds delicious! Can this be made in a 9×11 or 9×9 baking dish? I dont have 8x11x2.
Jacque Hastert says
I love a good southern dish like this. I love the kick it brings.
Nicole says
I’m intrigued! I never had a grits casserole before! I’m going to keep this in mind for future breakfast events!
Tammy says
I LOVE grits and your cheesy jazzed up version is right up my alley! These look so good, they’re making hungry!
Daniela says
Such an easy and delicious casserole! I sounds like just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter night. Great recipe!
Jagruti Dhanecha says
I have never tried grits, this recipe sounds delicious and easy to prepare. Love the addition of tomatoes here.
Jyohi (Jo) says
I love tomatoes and I love casserole recipes. But I must admit I have to admit I haven’t tried grits. This recipe sounds delicious and I might just try grits for the first time. Saving it for later
Karyl Henry says
I love grits, but I’ve never thought to make them in a casserole. This looks really delicious and comforting, perfect for this cold Fall weather
Anne Lawton says
I have never made grits, but have had them many times. I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try!
Michelle - The Last Food Blog says
I love the all the cheese in this!! So, being on the other side of the Atlantic, I have often wondered exactly what grits were, thank you so much for your explanation, I get it now! Xx
Kiki Johnson says
I am embarrassed to a admit that I have never had grits. They are not super common where I live but seeing that you can turn them into great comfort food casseroles like this one (hello, cheese and green onions), I am tempted to give them a try! Thanks for sharing!
Veena Azmanov says
That looks so delicious. I have never had grits with tomatoes yet. Have always made it white based, I can’t wait to try this. Sounds yum.
Noel Lizotte says
I’ve got tomatoes coming out my ears and need to use some since it’s freezing time and i had to pull everything in from the garden. This looks like a wonderful use for some!
Heather Perine says
Oh my goodness my future Southern mother in law is going to looooooooooooove this!! I can’t wait to impress the pants off of her! Thanks!