Slow Cooker Smoked Gouda Grits Food

SLOW-COOKER GRITS RECIPE

Steps:

• Stir together grits and 6 cups water in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes, allowing grits to settle to bottom. Tilt slow cooker slightly, and skim off solids using a fine wire-mesh strainer. Cover and soak 8 hours or overnight.
• Cover and cook grits on HIGH 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in cream and remaining ingredients.

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.

SLOW COOKER SMOKED GOUDA GRITS

Steps:

• In a 6-qt slow cooker, combine stone ground grits, chicken broth, onion powder and garlic powder.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours. Stir in smoked gouda. Top grits with bacon, green onions and tomato.

SMOKED GOUDA GRITS

Steps:

• Bring water and milk and salt 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.

SMOKED GOUDA CHIPOTLE GRITS

Steps:

• Over medium-high heat, melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add corn and onion; saute until onion is golden, about 10 minutes. Add water, milk, salt and pepper, then bring to boil. Gradually add grits in a steady stream while whisking and continue to whisk until mixture is smooth and returns to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until grits are thick and tender, whisking often, about 15 minutes. Mix in cheese and chipotle chiles, and stir until cheese melts.
• Transfer grits to a shallow bowl to serve. Sprinkle cilantro over the top.