Eggy Grits Soufflé Food

EGGY GRITS SOUFFLé

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly butter a 4-cup souffl´ dish.
• 2. Combine 1 1/2 cups water and the milk in a heavy saucepan and warm the mixture over medium-low heat. Slowly stir or whisk in the grits until smooth and thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
• 3. Lightly beat the egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually stir some of the hot grits into the yolks to temper them. Then stir the tempered egg yolks into the grits. Set aside to cool slightly.
• 4. Stir the Parmesan cheese, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper into the grits.
• 5. Place egg whites in a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat with an electric mixer until the whites are stiff but not dry. Using a rubber spatula, fold the whites into the grits until just combined. Scrape the mixture into the souffl é dish and bake in the center of the oven until the soufflé rises and is lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

HOMINY GRITS SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Whisk grits into boiling water in a metal bowl, then set bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
• Stir in 1 cup milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, 15 minutes. Grits will be very thick.
• Remove bowl from heat and stir in remaining cup milk and butter. Return bowl to simmering water and cook, stirring, until smooth and heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove bowl from heat and whisk in yolks, then cool to lukewarm.
• Beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt using an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks, then fold into grits gently but thoroughly.
• Turn mixture into a buttered 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish and bake in middle of oven until browned and puffed, 40 to 45 minutes.

SOUFFLE OF GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Slowly cook the grits in boiling water for 20 minutes. (If you use instant grits, do not cook 20 minutes. Cook according to package directions.) Add the butter, cheese, salt, Tabasco, eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into a buttered casserole.
• Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until puffed, golden, and set in the middle.

KENTUCKY DERBY CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS SOUFFLE

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.

CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, put grits, salt, broth and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add in cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs. Add in hot sauce, seasoning salt, paprika and worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
• VERY SLOWLY, whisk 1 cup of grits mixture into the egg mixture. You must do this slowly or the heat from the grits will cause the eggs to scramble. Once the cup is whisked in, add the remaining grits mixture and blend well.
• Pour mixture into a well-greased 2 quart baking dish.
• Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

ROASTED GARLIC & CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut 1/4 inch off top of garlic head, leaving papery skins intact. Place on sheet of foil; drizzle with oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, brush 1/2 tsp. butter onto bottom and side of 2-qt. souffle dish; sprinkle with Parmesan until evenly coated.
• Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Slip roasted garlic from skins; mash to a paste. Add to grits with VELVEETA, 2 Tbsp. butter and red pepper; stir until VELVEETA is melted. Add yolks; mix well. Beat egg whites with mixer on medium speed until foamy; beat on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into grits mixture; spoon into prepared dish.
• Bake 40 to 45 min. or until top is golden brown and center is set. Serve immediately.