Grits With Caramelized Onions And Goat Cheese Recipes

GRITS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter to skillet and swirl to coat.
• Add onions, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions reach a deep, golden brown color. This should take about 25 minutes, but will depend on how thinly the onion is sliced.
• Remove the caramelized onions and add water to skillet, scraping up any brown bits that may have formed.
• Bring water to rapid boil and gradually whisk in grits, *making sure* to prevent any clumps from forming.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cook until grits are thickened, approximately five minutes, adding more water if necessary. Note: For thicker consistency, I cook the grits for 7 minutes total.
• Remove from heat and stir in the caramelized onions.
• Crumble in goat cheese and stir to combine.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.
• Note: Servings are estimated.

BAKED HOMINY GRITS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine water, milk, salt, and grits in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Allow 5 minutes for quick-cooking grits and 30 minutes for regular grits Stir a little of the grits in eggs; return to saucepan and mix well with cheese.
• Pour into a buttered 1 quart casserole; dot with butter.
• Bake in 350 F for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.