Grits Dressing

Ingredients for Grits Dressing

• Unsalted butter (for dish)

• 230g coarse stone-ground grits

• 240ml (about 275g ) chopped bacon

• 6 large eggs

• 120ml double cream

• 475ml coarsely grated cheddar (about 230g ), divided

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

• 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Bring 950ml water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low; gently simmer, stirring often, until grits begin to thicken. Continue cooking, stirring often and adding water by 60ml fuls if too thick, until tender and very thick (about 1200ml ), about 1 hour. (The amount of water and cooking time will vary depending on the type of grits used.) Remove pan from heat and let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk eggs and cream in a medium bowl; whisk into grits in 3 additions. Stir in 1 3/4 cups cheese, chives, paprika, and bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer grits mixture to prepared dish and smooth top with a spoon. Sprinkle remaining 60ml cheese over.

Transfer baking dish to a foil-lined baking sheet and cook until puffed, golden, and just set in the middle, about 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Disclaimer

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