Spinach and Cheese Grits Casserole (Gluten Free)
Grits combined with veggies and cheese make for a great casserole for Brunch or Dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups vegetable broth*
- 2 tbsp. butter
- ¾ cup chopped yellow onion
- ¾ cup chopped bell pepper**
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 6 ounces fresh spinach leaves
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- couple dashes hot sauce
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Cook grits according to package instructions. When grits are done add butter and transfer to large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile saute yellow onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil for 1-2 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste and fresh spinach leaves in batches and cook until wilted slightly.
- Add to bowl of grits, along with cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Combine and pour into casserole dish. Top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and can top with parsley and additional bell pepper.
Notes
*Nutrition Disclaimer
*can use water or milk instead of vegetable broth- nutrition provided is based on using vegetable broth.
**can use any color bell peppers you have. I used a combination of red and green.
**can use any color bell peppers you have. I used a combination of red and green.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.7g | Protein: 13.7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 278mg | Sugar: 1.5g | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 1mg