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For the Panko Crusted Grits Patties:
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Bring grits, salt, and 3 cups water to a boil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring frequently, 20-25 minutes or until the grits are very thick.
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Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
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Spoon grits into a 13x9 inch rectangle baking dish lined with plastic wrap; spread in an even layer.
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Cool 15 minutes.
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Place a dry paper towel over grits, cover, and chill 2 hours until very firm.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F).
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Turn chilled grits out onto a cutting board; remove plastic wrap and paper towel, and cut grits into 8 squares.
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Whisk together egg and 2 Tablespoons of water in a shallow bowl, such as a pie pan.
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Combine panko and red pepper in a separate shallow dish.
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Dip grits patties into egg wash; dredge in panko, and place patties on a greased baking sheet.
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Sprinkle any leftover panko on top of the patties.
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Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through baking time, until golden brown and crispy.
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For the Smothered Turkey Steaks:
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Mix together turkey, onion, garlic, panko, olive oil, and black pepper.
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Form the mixture into 8 large patties, 1/2 inch thick.
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Scoop out about 1/4 cup flour into a shallow dish, and dredge each patty in the flour on both sides.
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Heat a large skillet on high until it starts to smoke.
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Brown each patty on the dry skillet for just 1 minute on each side, so that they are seared but not cooked through.
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Remove patties from pan, and add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the pan.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, and use a whisk to scrape up any seared turkey juice that got stuck to the pan.
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Return 4 patties to the pan, cook for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
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Repeat with the rest of the patties.
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Once the turkey steaks are fully cooked, remove them to a plate and place in your oven on its lowest heat setting to keep them warm.
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Add the rest of the broth to the pan, and bring to a boil.
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Whisk in remaining flour, one tablespoon at a time, letting the mixture boil down in between additions, until it reaches the consistency of gravy.
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To Assemble:
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Place one Panko Grits Patty on a plate.
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Place a Turkey Steak on top, and smother the whole thing with gravy.
