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Cheese Grits Soufflé
Cheese grits, lightened and baked until puffed.
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Serves 8
- 1 cup uncooked grits
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 egg yolks, well beaten
- 6 Tbsp sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp paprika
- 6 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
How to make it
- Cook the grits with the water and milk according to the box directions — don't overcook them hard. Remove from the stove.
- Stir in the butter, beaten yolks, cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg whites and pour into a well-greased 2½-to-3-quart baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F about 1 hour, until the center is firm.
