Recipe courtesy of Kathy Cary
and
Drew Nieporent
Recipe courtesy of Kathy Cary
and
Drew Nieporent
Watch how to make this recipe.
Kentucky Derby Creamy Cheddar Grits Souffle
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
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
Directions
- 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.
