Kentucky Creamy Cheddar Grits Souffle

This brings the humble grits to a new level! Easy and delicious! Recipe adapted from Kathy Cary/Drew Nieporent via Food Network.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  cup  raw grits
• 4  cups milk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  pinch cayenne
• 1⁄2 cup butter (4 ounces)
• 4  eggs, separated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Grease a 2 quart souffle dish well and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese around the sides and bottom of the dish.
3. Cook the grits in the milk with the salt until done. Add the pepper, cayenne, butter, cheese, and egg yolks to the grits. Stir well and let cool.
4. Whip the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the grits mixture.
5. Pour into the prepared souffle dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve right away!