CREAMY BAKED GRITS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Make and share this Creamy Baked Grits With Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup quick-cooking hominy grits (3 ounces)
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup diced drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil (2 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (about 4 ounces)
salt
pepper
chopped fresh chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Generously butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, and garlic to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Gradually whisk in grits and return mixture to boil, whisking occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until grits are thick and almost all broth is absorbed, whisking frequently, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk in 1/2 cup cream and simmer 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
  • Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup cream and simmer until very thick, stirring often, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Stir in tomatoes and thyme.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour into prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle goat cheese over.
  • Bake until cheese softens, about 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with chives, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 90.3, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4.1

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