Grits, Cheese, and Onion Soufflés
AmericanHardVegetarianGluten-Free

Grits, Cheese, and Onion Soufflés

A delicious american dish. Perfect for vegetarians. Gluten-free friendly.

Total Time

124 min

Serves

8

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped leek
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 4 large eggs
  • separated
  • 3 green onions
  • chopped
  • 1 cup (packed) grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • divided

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Butter four 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes.

  3. 3

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add onion and leek; sauté 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Mix in 1 1/4 cups whole milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then grits; bring to simmer.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until thick, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1/4 cup milk and yolks in small bowl to blend.

  8. 8

    Remove grits from heat.

  9. 9

    Stir in yolk mixture, then green onions and 3/4 cup cheese.

  10. 10

    Beat whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry.

  11. 11

    Fold into grits in 3 additions.

  12. 12

    Divide mixture among prepared dishes (mixture will come all the way to top of dishes).

  13. 13

    Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.

  14. 14

    Bake soufflés until puffed and brown on top, about 18 minutes.

  15. 15

    Serve immediately.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:27 min
Cook Time:97 min
Total Time:124 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:8