Blue Cheese Grits With Roasted Garlic Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 x heads garlic
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 5 c. cool water
- 1 pch (large) of salt
- 2 c. regular grits Tabasco sauce
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 8 ounce crumbled blue cheese
- 2 x Large eggs, beaten black pepper
Directions
- Place the head of garlic on a baking sheet, brush with extra virgin olive oil and roast for 15 to 20 min, till soft. Remove the garlic and set aside to cold. Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put the water in a heavy saucepan and add in the salt. Slowly stir in the grits, adding them in a steady stream over a medium heat. Cook and stir for about 10 min, or possibly till thick and smooth. They should be a soupy consistency. Add in more water if necessary.
- Squeeze the garlic into the grits; add in a large dash of Tabasco sauce, butter and the cheese, keeping aside one handful. Stir in the Large eggs and season with pepper.
- Pour the grits into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake for 30 to 40 min or possibly till puffed and golden brown. Serve with roast chicken.
- Preparation is easy
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 315g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 438 | |
| Calories from Fat 203 | 46% |
| Total Fat 23.05g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 12.82g | 51% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium 194mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 42.55g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.66g | 0% |
| Protein 14.84g | 24% |
