Cheese Grits Soufflé
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| Yield | 8 - 10 |
| Meal type | Breakfast |
| Website | Southern Living |
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups uncooked regular yellow grits
- 3 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
- 6 Large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
| 1. | |
| Preheat oven to 350°. Generously butter a 3-qt. baking dish; freeze 10 minutes. | |
| 2. | |
| Meanwhile, bring 3 cups water and 1 tsp. salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, whisking often, 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in milk, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until grits are creamy. | |
| 3. | |
| Remove from heat, and stir in corn, next 7 ingredients, and remaining 3 tsp. salt. Spread mixture in prepared dish. Place on an aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan. | |
| 4. | |
| Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until puffed, firm around edges, and slightly soft in center. Remove from oven to a wire rack, and cool 5 minutes before serving. | |