Cheddar and Pineapple Grits

A delicious way to prepare grits!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Place butter into a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Pour melted butter into a small microwave-safe casserole dish and mix grits, pineapple, and Cheddar cheese into melted butter.

Step: 3

Microwave grits mixture on full power until mixture boils and grits are tender, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle top with sugar and cracker crumbs.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until crumbs are lightly toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.

Per Serving: 423 calories; protein 8.3g; carbohydrates 34.7g; fat 28.7g; cholesterol 70.3mg; sodium 413.2mg.

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