Corn and Goat Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Corn and Goat Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Kosher salt; 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups); 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears) or one 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels; Freshly ground pepper; 4 ounces fresh goat cheese

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears) or one 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels
Freshly ground pepper
4 ounces fresh goat cheese

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk, butter and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
2
Slowly whisk in the cornmeal.
3
Cook the grits over moderate heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until thickened and the grains are tender, about 40 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil.
5
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the garlic and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer the corn mixture to a food processor or blender and puree until the mixture is just smooth.
9
Stir the pureed corn and the goat cheese into the grits, season with salt and pepper and cook just until heated through.
10
Transfer to a bowl and serve.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 4 cups water, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Corn and Goat Cheese Grits falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Corn and Goat Cheese Grits

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