Mexican Grits Casserole

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

   Ongeveer 5 min

2. 2

   Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) casserole dish with butter.

   Ongeveer 1 min

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a rolling boil.

   Ongeveer 5 min

4. 4

   Slowly whisk in the grits to prevent lumps from forming.

   Ongeveer 1 min

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick.

   Ongeveer 10 min

   Tip van de kok: Stirring prevents the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

6. 6

   Remove the cooked grits from the heat and set them aside to cool for about 30 minutes.

   Ongeveer 30 min

   Tip van de kok: Cooling the grits slightly prevents the cheese from melting immediately and ensures a more even mixture.

7. 7

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled grits with the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt.

   Ongeveer 2 min

8. 8

   Stir everything together until it is thoroughly combined.

   Ongeveer 1 min

9. 9

   Gently fold in the drained green chiles, sliced black olives, crumbled bacon, and both the shredded cheddar and grated parmesan cheeses.

   Ongeveer 2 min

10. 10

    Pour the final mixture into your prepared casserole dish and spread it into an even layer.

    Ongeveer 1 min

11. 11

    Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

    Ongeveer 1 uur

12. 12

    Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest on a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.

    Ongeveer 20 min

    Tip van de kok: Resting allows the casserole to firm up, making it much easier to slice and serve.