BLUE CHEESE GRITS WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Blue Cheese Grits With Roasted Garlic image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 cups cold water
salt
2 cups regular grits
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 large dashes Tabasco sauce
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Brush garlic with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, until soft and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
Pour water into a heavy saucepan over medium heat; add salt. Slowly stir in grits, adding in a steady stream.
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, or until thick and smooth with a soupy consistency. Add more water if necessary.
Squeeze garlic into grits. Add Tabasco, butter and cheese, keeping aside a large handful of cheese to garnish.
Stir in eggs and cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve with roast chicken or pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.8, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 124.3, Sodium 564.9, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 15.1