Monday, December 12, 2011

KENTUCKY DERBY CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS SOUFFLE

1 c. grated, sharp Cheddar cheese
1 c. raw grits
4 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
A pinch of cayenne pepper
4 oz. butter
4 eggs, separated

Preheat oven to 375 deg. F. Grease 2 qt. souffle dish well & springkle 2 tbsp. of cheese around sides and bottom of dish. Cook grits in milk w/ salt til done. Add pepper, cayenne, butter, cheese & egg yolks to grits. Stir well & let cool.

Whip egg whites til stiff & carefully fold into grits mixture. Pour into prepared souffle dish & bake for 20-30 min. Serves 6-8.

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