Peppered Grits Terrine Recipe

Name: Peppered Grits Terrine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 1 teaspoon cracked pepper, divided; 3 3/4 cups water; 2 1/4 cups canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/4 cups regular grits, uncooked; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked; 3 cups seeded, chopped tomato; 3 cups seeded, chopped yellow tomato; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons lime juice

Servings: persons

Vegetable cooking spray
1 teaspoon cracked pepper, divided
3 3/4 cups water
2 1/4 cups canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/4 cups regular grits, uncooked
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked
3 cups seeded, chopped tomato
3 cups seeded, chopped yellow tomato
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons lime juice

1
Coat a 9-inch loafpan with cooking spray. Line with heavy-duty plastic wrap, allowing plastic to extend over edges. Coat plastic wrap with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon pepper on plastic wrap.
2
Combine 1/2 teaspoon pepper, water, and next 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add grits, stirring constantly. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and hot sauce.
3
Spread half of grits mixture in pan; place bacon lengthwise on top of grits. Spoon remaining grits over bacon. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fold plastic wrap over grits; chill 8 hours.
4
Combine tomatoes and remaining 3 ingredients; cover and chill.
5
Invert grits loaf onto a cutting board; remove and discard plastic wrap. Cut loaf crosswise into 4 slices. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 3 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 10 minutes on each side or until golden. Top evenly with tomato mixture.

445

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable cooking spray, 1 teaspoon cracked pepper, divided, 3 3/4 cups water, 2 1/4 cups canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted, and more.

Yes, Peppered Grits Terrine falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Peppered Grits Terrine

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