Baked Grits with Country Ham, Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Thyme, and Parmesan |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is an adaptation of a signature appetizer at Stitt's Highlands Bar and Grill. Ingredients:
5 cups water |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 1/4 cups stone-ground yellow grits |
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
1 large egg |
cooking spray |
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided |
1/4 cup sherry vinegar |
1 bay leaf |
1 dried chile pepper, crushed |
1 teaspoon cornstarch |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 tablespoon whipping cream |
2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
remaining ingredients |
1 ounce country ham, cut into julienne strips |
2 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) sliced shiitake mushroom caps |
1 tablespoon minced shallots |
1 teaspoon water |
3 thyme sprigs |
additional thyme sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. To prepare grits, bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese and white pepper. Stir in egg.
3. Spoon 1/2 cup grits mixture into each of 8 (4-ounce) ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Place ramekins in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes. Remove ramekins from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
4. To prepare sauce, bring shallots, wine, 1/4 cup broth, vinegar, bay leaf, and chile to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced to 1 tablespoon liquid (about 6 minutes). Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Return liquid to pan.
5. Combine 1/4 cup broth and cornstarch. Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; add butter and cream, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Stir in 2 tablespoons cheese, juice, and black pepper.
6. Cook the ham in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat 1 minute. Add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon shallots, 1 teaspoon water, and 3 thyme sprigs; sauté 3 minutes or just until mushrooms are tender.
7. Loosen edges of grits with a knife or rubber spatula. Place a plate, upside down, on top of each ramekin; invert onto plates. Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce onto each plate; sprinkle ham mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
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