Ham and Cheddar Grits Souffle Recipe

Name: Ham and Cheddar Grits Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided; 1 ½ tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1 ½ tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup quick-cooking grits (NOT instant); ½ cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¾ cup smoked ham, diced; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 6 large eggs, separated; 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
1 ½ tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 ½ tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup quick-cooking grits (NOT instant)
½ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ cup smoked ham, diced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
6 large eggs, separated
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Use 2tbs butter and grease 3quart baking dish.
3
Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan.
4
Coat buttered dish evenly with breadcrumb mixture.
5
Put dish in fridge until you're ready for it.
6
In medium saucepan, combine broth,cream and salt and bring to a boil.
7
Slowly stir in grits.
8
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 5 minutes or until creamy and thick.
9
Meanwhile, melt remaining 2tbs butter in small skillet.
10
Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes).
11
Add ham and cook one minute longer.
12
Add ham mixture and hot sauce to grits.
13
Add egg yolks, one at a time, blending after each.
14
Add cheese and parsely and stir until smooth.
15
Beat egg whites until stiff.
16
Pour in 1/4 of egg whites and stir.
17
Then fold in remaining whites.
18
Spoon souffle mixture into prepared baking dish.
19
Bake 40-45 minutes or until fluffed and golden.
20
Serve immediately.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided, 1 ½ tablespoons breadcrumbs, 1 ½ tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Ham and Cheddar 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.

Ham and Cheddar Grits Souffle

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