Barbecue Pot Pie With Cheese Grits Crust

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups thick barbecue sauce
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 lb shredded pork with barbecue sauce

Directions

1. 1

   For Cheese Grits Crust Batter:.

2. 2

   Bring water and milk to boil in a large saucepan; add grits, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until thickened.

3. 3

   Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.

4. 4

   Stir about one-fourth of grits mixture gradually into beaten eggs; add to remaining grits mixture, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Sauté onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6

   Stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

7. 7

   Gradually stir in barbecue sauce and beef broth; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.

8. 8

   Stir in pork, and bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Remove from heat, and spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

10. 10

    Spoon Cheese Grits Crust Batter evenly over hot barbecue mixture.

11. 11

    Bake at 425° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and set.