Best Cheese Grits Souffle Recipes

MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Stir grits into boiling water; add salt.
• Cook 10 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until grits are thickened; remove from heat.
• Add cheese, stirring until melted.
• Saute' onion and garlic in butter; add to grits.
• Stir in peppers.
• Add a small amount of hot grits to egg yolks, stirring well.
• Add egg yolk mixture to grits, mixing well.
• Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into grits.
• Spoon mixture into a greased 2-qt. casserole.
• Bake at 350º for 45-50 minutes.

ROASTED GARLIC & CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut 1/4 inch off top of garlic head, leaving papery skins intact. Place on sheet of foil; drizzle with oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, brush 1/2 tsp. butter onto bottom and side of 2-qt. souffle dish; sprinkle with Parmesan until evenly coated.
• Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Slip roasted garlic from skins; mash to a paste. Add to grits with VELVEETA, 2 Tbsp. butter and red pepper; stir until VELVEETA is melted. Add yolks; mix well. Beat egg whites with mixer on medium speed until foamy; beat on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into grits mixture; spoon into prepared dish.
• Bake 40 to 45 min. or until top is golden brown and center is set. Serve immediately.

CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

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

ROASTED GARLIC & CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut 1/4 inch off top of garlic head, leaving papery skins intact. Place on sheet of foil; drizzle with oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, brush 1/2 tsp. butter onto bottom and side of 2-qt. souffle dish; sprinkle with Parmesan until evenly coated.
• Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Slip roasted garlic from skins; mash to a paste. Add to grits with VELVEETA, 2 Tbsp. butter and red pepper; stir until VELVEETA is melted. Add yolks; mix well. Beat egg whites with mixer on medium speed until foamy; beat on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into grits mixture; spoon into prepared dish.
• Bake 40 to 45 min. or until top is golden brown and center is set. Serve immediately.

CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, put grits, salt, broth and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add in cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs. Add in hot sauce, seasoning salt, paprika and worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
• VERY SLOWLY, whisk 1 cup of grits mixture into the egg mixture. You must do this slowly or the heat from the grits will cause the eggs to scramble. Once the cup is whisked in, add the remaining grits mixture and blend well.
• Pour mixture into a well-greased 2 quart baking dish.
• Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.