KENTUCKY DERBY CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS SOUFFLE

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Kentucky Derby Creamy Cheddar Grits Souffle image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup grated, sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup raw grits
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne
4 ounces butter
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.

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