Grits Gouda Grits Cake P 227 Crazy Sista Recipes

GOUDA GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups of the half-and-half, the butter and salt to boiling. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese until melted. Cool 15 minutes.
• Stir 2 of the eggs into grits mixture. Pour into baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. In large bowl, beat remaining 8 eggs, the pepper and remaining 3/4 cup half-and-half with whisk; stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese, the bacon, onion and spinach. Pour over crust.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

SMOKED GOUDA GRITS

Steps:

• Bring water and milk and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits until smooth.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, whisking occasionally, until creamy but still with some bite, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with chives.

GRITS (GOUDA GRITS CAKE (P. 227 ) CRAZY SISTA RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy saucepan, bring water, salt, and butter to a boil. 2. Add grits and cook over medium-low heat until liquid has evaporated and grits are smooth and creamy. 3. Add garlic, cheese, and jalapenos. Stir well and cook until cheese melts. 4. Pour grits into a greased casserole dish and refrigerate overnight. 5. Just bnefore serving, cut grits into any desired shape. like to cut mine like big brownines and then into triangles. 6. In a cast iron or heavy skillet, heat oil to 355 degrees over medium-high heat. (Use a candy or fry thermometer for accuracy or heat until a little flour flicked into the oil sizzles.) 7. Dredge grit cakes through fryingt flour, dip in milk, then dredge through flour again. 8. Gently drop into hot oil. Fry 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown or until they float to the top. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. Great with sloppy shrimp