Bobby Flays Jalapeno Cheese Grits Recipes

BOBBY FLAY'S JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the grits according to the directions on the back of the package (usually between 5-10 minutes), whisking the whole time to avoid lumps.
• Remove from the heat and add next 6 ingredients (cheddar through chilies).
• Stir well and season with garlic salt, to taste.
• Pour into a buttered 9x9-inch baking dish and bake for 1 hour.
• Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

SMOKY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups of the shrimp stock and 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Slowly whisk in the grits and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the grits are soft and have lost their gritty texture, whisking every few minutes, 25 to 35 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add the remaining stock and continue cooking until absorbed. Add the cheese and heavy cream and whisk until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the grits among 4 bowls and top with the sauteed shrimp. Drizzle with some of the garlic oil and bacon (reserved from the sauteed shrimp) and sprinkle with some of the scallions.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add the shrimp shells, heads and tails, onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add 10 cups of cold water, the tomatoes, chipotle, bay leaf, parsley and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, skimming the surface occasionally, for 40 minutes.
• Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a large bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the solids. The stock can be made 2 days in advance, tightly covered and refrigerated or frozen for up to 3 months.
• Place bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown and crisp and the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet and place back on the heat. Increase the heat to high. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, add to the skillet in a single layer, in batches, if needed, with the garlic and thyme, and cook, flipping once, until the shrimp are lightly golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate. Add the bacon to the garlic oil left in the skillet and reserve to drizzle over the finished dish.

BOBBY FLAY'S SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• melt butter and oil in large saucepan.
• add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
• add milk, water and 1 tsp salt, bring to boil.
• slowly whisk in grits and bring to boil.
• reduce heat to simmer and cook 15-20 mins until thickening, whisking every few minutes.
• add cheese to melt, stirring, add salt& pepper to taste.
• for shrimp--.
• heat a pan to smoking, add bacon, cook until brown, remove and drain on paper towels.
• remove all but 3 tbsp of fat, add shrimp.
• cook until pink.
• serve shrimp over grits in soup plates, garnish with bacon and scallions.

CHEESE AND JALAPENO GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Butter a casserole dish-8 1/2 x 11 Place the hot grits in a large bowl and stir in the cheese, butter, cayenne, garlic, salt and jalapeno peppers.
• Whisk the eggs well and stir into the grit mixture.
• Pour into the casserole dish and bake until set and lightly browned, around 45 minutes.

ROASTED GARLIC JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2-quart oven-safe dish.
• Cut the top off of the garlic head to expose the garlic. Put the head on a piece of aluminum and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and close. Place the garlic into the oven and roast until soft, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and open to cool slightly before using.
• Bring the chicken stock, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a rolling boil in a large pot over high heat. Add the grits and stir well with a whisk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Add the eggs while whisking quickly, and fold in 3 tablespoons of the roasted garlic, the cheeses, jalapenos, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and white pepper. Once the grits are thoroughly combined and smooth, transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
• Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes, then remove foil and cook 10 minutes longer to brown the top.

JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to rapid boil.
• Add grits, reduce heat, and cook until grits are thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in butter and Velveeta cheese until melted.
• Mix eggs, milk, and black pepper together, and then add to the grits mixture.
• Stir in the chopped jalapenos.
• Pour into casserole dish.
• Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until set in a 300 degree oven.
• Sprinkle Jack cheese on top, and return to the oven for 15 more minutes.

JALAPEñO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring the stock to a boil over medium heat.
• Add in half-and-half, and bring back to a boil.
• Whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10-15 minutes until creamy, stirring occasionally.
• Add chopped jalapenos, and let cook for 5 more minutes.
• Turn off heat, add in cheese, and stir till melted and incorporated.
• Note: Salt needed will vary depending on stock used.

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
• Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well. In grease, add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes.
• Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

CREAMY JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in medium pot.
• Add onions, garlic, and chopped jalapenos. Saute until onions are softened.
• Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a boil.
• Add grits, lower heat and stir constantly with a whisk for three to five minutes until cooked.
• Add Velveeta and pepper jack cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and well blended.
• If grits are too thick, add a little milk to loosen them up.
• Serve immediately.

JALAPENO CHEDDAR GRITS

Steps:

• Whisk butter, milk, creole seasoing, pepper, cheddar and jalapenos together with cooked grits until fully combined and creamy.
• You may add more milk and or butter if you desire a fluffy richer flavor.