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Bacon-Gruyere Grits Casserole
Bacon-Gruyere Grits Casserole
- Recipe Submitted by Cakelover on 04/12/2014
Category: Main Dish
Ingredients List
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup quick cooking grits
- 1 cup freshly grated gruyere cheese
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp spicy mustard
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
- toppings
- cooked bacon * toasted pecans * scallions * fresh parsley
- freshly ground pepper
Directions
One:
bring the water & salt to a rolling boil in a 3 qt saucepan over high heat
whisk in the grits & reduce the heat to medium low
whisk the mixture on occasion to keep the mixture nice & smooth
as the grits begin to thicken
they will bubble & hiss”¦ a slow hiss
as the steam escapes
adjust the stove knob up or down as necessary to keep spattering under control
”¦scalding grits will leave a mark
cook the grits until thickened & tender
about 15 minutes
turn off the heat
Two
preheat the oven to 350 degrees
whisk in the butter & cheese
stir the grits until the cheese melts
whisk in the hot sauce & the mustard
let stand 5 minutes & whisk in the eggs
Three
pour the grits into a lightly greased 2 qt casserole dish
bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through & a touch puffy
sprinkle generously w/ toppings
bring the water & salt to a rolling boil in a 3 qt saucepan over high heat
whisk in the grits & reduce the heat to medium low
whisk the mixture on occasion to keep the mixture nice & smooth
as the grits begin to thicken
they will bubble & hiss”¦ a slow hiss
as the steam escapes
adjust the stove knob up or down as necessary to keep spattering under control
”¦scalding grits will leave a mark
cook the grits until thickened & tender
about 15 minutes
turn off the heat
Two
preheat the oven to 350 degrees
whisk in the butter & cheese
stir the grits until the cheese melts
whisk in the hot sauce & the mustard
let stand 5 minutes & whisk in the eggs
Three
pour the grits into a lightly greased 2 qt casserole dish
bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through & a touch puffy
sprinkle generously w/ toppings
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