Country Ham And Cheddar Grits Soufflé Recipes

CHEESY COUNTRY HAM GRIT BALLS

Steps:

• Fill a large Dutch oven two-thirds full with oil and heat over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.
• Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook just until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add the grits and cheese to the bowl and stir until combined. Using wet hands, scoop 1/4 cup of the grit mixture, roll it into a ball and place on a platter or large plate. Repeat until all the grit mixture is used.
• Whisk together the flour, paprika and cayenne in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, add the eggs. Add the panko to another separate shallow bowl. Dip each grit ball into the flour mixture and shake to remove any excess before dipping into the eggs and then into the panko, spinning to coat completely.
• Add the grit balls to the Dutch oven in batches, frying until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a sheet pan lined with a wire rack and immediately sprinkle with salt.

COUNTRY HAM AND CHEDDAR GRITS SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. With 2 tablespoons of the butter, grease a shallow 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish or a 13x9x2-inch baking dish; coat dish with breadcrumb mixture, turning dish to coat evenly. Refrigerate dish while making soufflé mixture.
• In medium saucepan, bring broth, cream, and salt to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5 minutes, or until creamy and thick.
• Meanwhile, in small skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add ham; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. When grits are cooked, stir in onion mixture and pepper sauce. Stir in egg yolks, 1 at a time, until blended. Stir in cheddar and parsley, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
• Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff. Stir a quarter of the whites into grits mixture to lighten; fold in remaining whites. Spoon the soufflé mixture into chilled baking dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.