Grits Dressing
AmericanHardGluten-Free

Grits Dressing

A delicious american dish. Gluten-free friendly.

Total Time

134 min

Serves

6

Rating

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Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter (for dish)
  • 1 cup coarse stone-ground grits
  • 1 cup (about 10 ounces) chopped bacon
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups coarsely grated cheddar (about 8 ounces)
  • divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Butter a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. 2

    Bring 4 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan.

  3. 3

    Gradually whisk in grits.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low; gently simmer, stirring often, until grits begin to thicken.

  5. 5

    Continue cooking, stirring often and adding water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick, until tender and very thick (about 5 cups), about 1 hour. (The amount of water and cooking time will vary depending on the type of grits used.) Remove pan from heat and let cool slightly.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

  8. 8

    Preheat oven to 350°.

  9. 9

    Whisk eggs and cream in a medium bowl; whisk into grits in 3 additions.

  10. 10

    Stir in 1 3/4 cups cheese, chives, paprika, and bacon.

  11. 11

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  12. 12

    Transfer grits mixture to prepared dish and smooth top with a spoon.

  13. 13

    Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over.

  14. 14

    Transfer baking dish to a foil-lined baking sheet and cook until puffed, golden, and just set in the middle, about 1 hour.

  15. 15

    Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:33 min
Cook Time:101 min
Total Time:134 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:6