Puffy Grits Recipe

This puffy grits recipe makes a delicate, savory soufflé that pairs perfectly with eggs.
Rebecca Lang•

Few things are prettier than a puffed soufflé emerging from the oven. Race to the table so each guest can take in the glorious grits suspended in aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. For this dish, I like to grate the cheese on the small holes of a box grater.

Puffy Grits Recipe
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Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
2.42
hours
Servings
6
This puffy grits recipe makes a delicate, savory soufflé that pairs perfectly with eggs.
Total time: 2 hours, 40 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
  • 2 cups plus one tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. Place grits in a bowl; add enough water to cover grits by about 1 inch. Skim off and discard any debris that floats to the top. Drain; transfer grits to a Dutch oven. Add 5 cups water.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking very often, until grits are creamy and tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. (If grits become dry and begin to stick before they are creamy, add more water, 2 tablespoons at a time, and continue to cook until grits are tender.)
  3. Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish. Sprinkle sides and bottom with 1 tablespoon of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  4. Remove grits from heat, and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg yolks, 2 cups
  5. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and next 4 ingredients.
  6. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into grits mixture. Pour into prepared soufflé dish.
  7. Bake at 400° for 50 to 55 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Serve immediately.
 
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