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Baked Eggs and Grits

Name: Baked Eggs and Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil, for brushing; 3/4 cup instant grits; 1 cup baby arugula; 1/4 cup grated cheddar (2 ounces), divided; Salt and pepper; 4 large eggs

Recipe photo courtesy of Johnny Miller

This quick egg and grits dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch and has the decadent feel of its inspiration without butter or cream.

Source: Everyday Food, May 2013

30 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

Olive oil, for brushing
3/4 cup instant grits
1 cup baby arugula
1/4 cup grated cheddar (2 ounces), divided
Salt and pepper
4 large eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush four 8-ounce ramekins or other small ovenproof dishes with oil. Prepare grits according to package instructions. Stir in arugula and 2 tablespoons cheddar, and cook until cheddar melts, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Divide grits among dishes. Make a well in each, then crack an egg into each well; season. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet, until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 20 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. To serve, top grits with remaining 2 tablespoons cheddar and a sprinkle of pepper.

Cook's Notes

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MS12034341

15 FEB, 2017

The eggs became leathery at that high heat, so I cooked the next time for only 10 minutes. Still leathery. Now I just poach an egg, and place it on top.
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bamaproctor

30 AUG, 2013

I would think that spinach would be even better to add and even more healthy? Looks delish-love grits-didn't know you were a Southern gal like I am.
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