Cheese Grits Souffle

Aroostook's Note:

This a wonderful addition to brunch. As with any souffle, once it comes out of the oven, it should be served immediately.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ¾ cup quick-cooking grits
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 2⁄3; cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup chopped ham or ½ cup crumbled cooked sausage (optional)
• 2 tablespoons minced chives or 2 tablespoons green onion tops
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 egg whites , beaten stiff

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Boil water, add salt and cook grits (5 minutes or until thick).
3. Add cheese, meat, onion/chives and egg yolks.
4. Fold in egg whites gently.
5. Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
6. Bake 30 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Miss Annie]

A wonderful additon to any breakfast or brunch. It was light creamy; a wonderful texture and taste. I used maple flavored sausage, and the last of my garden chives. I will be making this dish again, using the green onions next time. Thanks so much for sharing a recipe that is really good.

[ladypit]

I was craving something warm and comforting (that used eggs because I have so many) and this fit the bill perfectly. I used fat free cheddar though I think that if you do not have those health concerns that a really rich cheddar would be the best. I did feel that this needed some salt. Otherwise I left it as is. Thanks!