Gouda Grits Casserole Food

SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring broth, milk and seasoning to boil.
• Stir in grits.
• Reduce heat and simmer.
• Stir occasionally (about 5-10 minutes).
• Add cheese and butter.
• Stir until melted and the consistency is to your liking.
• I like my grits on the runny side.
• Easily doubled or tripled or more.

GOUDA GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups of the half-and-half, the butter and salt to boiling. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese until melted. Cool 15 minutes.
• Stir 2 of the eggs into grits mixture. Pour into baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. In large bowl, beat remaining 8 eggs, the pepper and remaining 3/4 cup half-and-half with whisk; stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese, the bacon, onion and spinach. Pour over crust.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

BAKED GRITS AND COLLARDS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Add the grits, vegetable stock, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to a 12-cup slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until tender, 5 to 6 hours. Now that the grits are done you can build the bake!
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the coconut oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the collards and the garlic, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute to remove excess water, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add the heavy cream, collards, ricotta and half of the Gouda to the cooked grits, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Stir in the eggs and pour it all back into the skillet. Top with the remaining Gouda and bake until the center is just set and the top is golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook with the bacon until the onions are golden brown and the bacon is chewy, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the chicken broth and 2 cups water. Whisk in the grits. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 25 minutes. Stir in the cream and cheese until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

SMOKED GOUDA GRITS AND EGG BAKE

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk and salt just to boiling over medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook uncovered 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add butter and Gouda cheese; stir until melted.
• Lightly spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Pour grits mixture into casserole. Cool 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, slightly beat eggs with whisk; stir in whipping cream, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the cooked sausage. Pour over grits mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

SMOKED GOUDA GRITS

Steps:

• Bring milk, salt, and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits until smooth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, whisking occasionally, until creamy but still with some bite, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with chives.