Cheesy Grits Souffle Recipe

Name: Cheesy Grits Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup grits, either old-fashioned or quick cooking (but not instant); 4 cups water; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated cheddar; 1/2 cup crumbled crispy bacon; 1/2 cup egg whites, from 4 eggs

Servings: persons

1 cup grits, either old-fashioned or quick cooking (but not instant)
4 cups water
4 tablespoons butter
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated cheddar
1/2 cup crumbled crispy bacon
1/2 cup egg whites, from 4 eggs

1
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat and stir in grits.
2
Return to a boil and reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until grits are smooth and creamy, 10 to 20 minutes (depending on type of grits used).
3
Transfer grits to a large bowl and allow to cool, stirring frequently to prevent a skin from forming.
4
In a skillet melt butter and saute scallions and garlic until softened and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
When grits are cooled, stir in sauteed scallions and season with crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper, grated cheese and crumbled bacon.
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch heavy gratin dish or cast iron skillet and set aside.
7
In a large bowl beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
8
Gently mix 1/3 of the beaten whites into the grit mixture, then fold in remaining whites, being careful to not overmix.
9
Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake in top of oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until risen and golden brown on top.
10
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup grits, either old-fashioned or quick cooking (but not instant), 4 cups water, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 bunch scallions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Grits Souffle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheesy Grits Souffle

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