Kentucky Creamy Cheddar Grits Souffle Recipes

KENTUCKY CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a 2 quart souffle dish well and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese around the sides and bottom of the dish.
• Cook the grits in the milk with the salt until done. Add the pepper, cayenne, butter, cheese, and egg yolks to the grits. Stir well and let cool.
• Whip the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the grits mixture.
• Pour into the prepared souffle dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve right away!

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the salt, then slowly add the grits in a thin steady stream. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grits thicken, 5-7 minutes.
• Add the half and half and butter to the grits and stir. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes, until very smooth and creamy. Off the heat, stir in the cheddar cheese, green onions, and pepper. Season to taste and serve hot.

SOUFFLE OF GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Slowly cook the grits in boiling water for 20 minutes. (If you use instant grits, do not cook 20 minutes. Cook according to package directions.) Add the butter, cheese, salt, Tabasco, eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into a buttered casserole.
• Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until puffed, golden, and set in the middle.