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Ingredients
- 1 cup grits (preferably stone-ground)
- 2 12 cups water
- 1 12 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1 dash cayenne
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 eggs, separated
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350F Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish.
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, whisk in the grits.
- Simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, saute the onion and garlic in butter for 5-8 minutes until soft.
- Stir the onion mixture into the grits.
- Beat in the egg yolks.
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Fold them into the grits.
- Gently turn the mixture into the prepared dish.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until lightly browned.
- Serve hot.
