Grits, Cheese, and Onion Souffles

Submitted by KathyP53

"EASY, savory souffle!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup chopped leek
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup quick-cooking grits
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup packed grated hot monterey jack pepper cheese, divided (about 4 oz.)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Butter four 1 1/4 cup souffle dishes.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and leek; saute 3 minutes. Mix in 1 1/4 cups milk and 1/2 teaspoons salt, then grits; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until thick, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1/4 cup milk and yolks in small bowl to blend.
5. Remove grits from heat. Stir in yolk mixture, then green onions and 3/4 cup cheese.
6. Beat white in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold into grits in 3 additions. Divide mixture among prepared dishes (mixture will come all the way to the top of dishes). Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
7. Bake souffles until puffed and brown on top, about 18 minutes. Serve immediately.