KENTUCKY CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS SOUFFLE

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Kentucky Creamy Cheddar Grits Souffle image

This brings the humble grits to a new level! Easy and delicious! Recipe adapted from Kathy Cary/Drew Nieporent via Food Network.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup raw grits
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 cup butter (4 ounces)
4 eggs, separated

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.6, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 224.2, Sodium 740.2, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 16.7

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