Country Style Rabbit Ragout with Maytag White Chedd

Name: Country Style Rabbit Ragout with Maytag White Cheddar Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups medium diced rabbit; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows; 1/4 cup medium diced yellow onions; 1/4 cup each medium diced carrots and potatoes, blanched; 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, peeled and seeded; 1/4 cup green onions chopped; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups veal or beef stock; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup grits; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated Maytag White cheddar cheese; Salt and pepper; 8 fried parsnip strips; 2 tablespoons grated Maytag White cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups medium diced rabbit
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
1/4 cup medium diced yellow onions
1/4 cup each medium diced carrots and potatoes, blanched
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup green onions chopped
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups veal or beef stock
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grits
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Maytag White cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
8 fried parsnip strips
2 tablespoons grated Maytag White cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["For the ragout: In a mixing bowl, combine the flours and Essence together and toss the rabbit, lightly coating each piece.", "In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.", "When the pan is smoking hot, add the rabbit meat.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Saute for 1-2 minutes to form a good sear on the meat.", "Add the onions, carrots, and potatoes, tomatoes, green onions, shallots and garlic.", "Saute the mixture for 2-3 minutes.", "Add the veal stock and reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.", "Finish with the butter and season with salt and pepper.", "For the grits: In a small sauce pan, bring the milk to a boil.", "Add the butter.", "While stirring, slowly add the grits, making sure to not make lumps.", "Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until the grits are tender and slightly thick.", "Add the cream and cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "To assemble, mound the grits in the center of the bowl.", "Spoon the ragout over the top.", "Place the fried parsnips right in the center of the ragout, down into the grits.", "Sprinkle with the cheese and green onions.", "Essence the rim.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups medium diced rabbit, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Country Style Rabbit Ragout with Maytag White Cheddar 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.

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Country Style Rabbit Ragout with Maytag White Cheddar Grits

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