Fried Grits with Red Pepper Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
5 cups water |
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal |
1 cup milk |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese |
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives |
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
red pepper sauce |
soft fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet), sliced |
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk to blend. Bring to boil, whisking often. Reduce heat to medium; cook until creamy, whisking often, about 15 minutes. Add cheddar cheese, chives and hot sauce; whisk until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into 9 x 5 x 2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan. Cover; chill until firm, 6 hours or overnight.
2. Run sharp knife around pan sides to loosen grits. Turn out onto work surface. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add sliced grits; cook until brown, adding more butte as necessary, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Divide grit slices among 8 plates. Spoon sauce over. Top with goat cheese.
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