Grits Souffle With Caramelized Onions And Roasted Red Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. milk
1 c. quick-cooking grits
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 c. grated smoked Gouda or Cheddar cheese
3 eggs, well beaten
caramelized onions (such as Vidalias or spring sweet)
roasted red bell peppers (see note)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Bring milk to a boil in large saucepan. Stir in grits.
Reduce heat and continue stirring until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in butter, salt, cayenne and cheese.
Beat in eggs with a wire whisk.
Pour mixture into a well-buttered 21/2-quart casserole or souffle dish. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour or until well puffed and golden brown.
At serving time, arrange caramelized onions and roasted peppers over hot grits.
Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.