Garlic-cheddar Grits Souffle

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup grits (preferably stone-ground)
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 eggs, separated

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350°f lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish.
• 2 bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, whisk in the grits. simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne. set aside to cool slightly.
• 3 meanwhile, saute the onion and garlic in butter for 5-8 minutes until soft. stir the onion mixture into the grits. beat in the egg yolks.
• 4 whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. fold them into the grits.
• 5 gently turn the mixture into the prepared dish. bake 45-50 minutes until lightly browned. serve hot.