Cheese Grits With Corn And Vidalia Onion Recipes

GRITS WITH CORN AND VIDALIA ONION

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add in onion; stir/saute until transparent, about 2 minutes.
• Add in corn; stir/saute, until kernels become soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the milk, water, and 1 teaspoon salt; bring mixture to a boil over high heat.
• Whisk in the grits; decrease heat to low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the grits are creamy and thick, 45-60 minutes.
• Stir in the butter, cheese, parsley, and chives.
• Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

CHEESY CORN AND GRITS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring water and vegetable (or chicken) granules to boiling.
• Gradually stir in grits.
• Remove from heat.
• Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir in onion and the 1/2 cup cheese.
• Stir in eggs, milk, and corn.
• Transfer to a lightly greased 1-quart casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until set in center.
• Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving to melt cheese.
• Makes 4 servings.

GRITS WITH CORN AND VIDALIA ONION

Steps:

• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until transparent, about 2 minutes. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kernels become soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the milk, water, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Whisk in the grits, decrease the heat to low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the grits are creamy and thick, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir in the butter, cheese, parsley, and chives. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

GRITS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter to skillet and swirl to coat.
• Add onions, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions reach a deep, golden brown color. This should take about 25 minutes, but will depend on how thinly the onion is sliced.
• Remove the caramelized onions and add water to skillet, scraping up any brown bits that may have formed.
• Bring water to rapid boil and gradually whisk in grits, *making sure* to prevent any clumps from forming.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cook until grits are thickened, approximately five minutes, adding more water if necessary. Note: For thicker consistency, I cook the grits for 7 minutes total.
• Remove from heat and stir in the caramelized onions.
• Crumble in goat cheese and stir to combine.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.
• Note: Servings are estimated.