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Sweet Grits Souffle
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(4 servings)
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- 1/4 cup quick-cooking grits
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup salted butter
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup milk (buttermilk works great)
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1 and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
I discovered this souffle as a result of messing up a pie crust. It was originally meant to be the filling of a pie. Having no crust, I decided to bake the filling on its own and I was extremely happy with the result. I had a couple other people try it to make sure I wasn't just mentally compensating for my failed pie. They agreed that it was unique and delicious. I hope you'll agree to. (Recipe prepared and photographed in October 2013.)
![Sweet Grits Souffle Sweet Grits Souffle](images/3208_sweet_grits_souffle.jpg)
How To Make Mini Sweet Grits Souffles
In a small sauce pan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Slowly stir in the grits. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and add butter. Stir slowly until butter is melted and well-combined. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter the inside of six small (6 ounce) ramekins or four 6 x 3-1/2-inch mini loaf pans.*
In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the sugar, flour, milk, vanilla and nutmeg. Beat until well-combined.
Stir the egg mixture into the cooled grits. Transfer to greased ramekins or mini-loaf pans.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes until the tops are lightly browned and the souffles are puffed up.
Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
![Mini Sweet Grits Souffle Mini Sweet Grits Souffle](images/3208_mini_sweet_grits_souffle.jpg)
Cooking Notes:
You can also use a muffin tin and make 4 to 6 mini-souffles depending on how full you fill the cups.
If you'd like this souffle to act as a pie filling, simply pour the combined mixture into a 9-inch store-bought pie crust and bake about 35 minutes until golden brown and set.
![Inside A Sweet Grits Souffle Inside A Sweet Grits Souffle](images/3208_sweet_grits_souffle_inside.jpg)
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A new way to enjoy an old Southern favorite. Makes 4 to 6 servings depending on the baking dishes you use.
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Mr Breakfast would like to thank Mr Breakfast for this recipe.
Recipe number 3208. Submitted 10/24/2013.
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