Garlic-Cheese Grits Souffle'

By Ellan

Ingredients

• 2 tab. butter or margarine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups water
• 3/4 teas. salt
• 1/2 teas. pepper
• 1/4 teas. dry mustard
• 1/4 teas. ground turmeric
• 1 cup uncooked regular grits
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/8 teas. hot sauce
• 1/4 teas. cream of tartar
• paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a med. saucepan over med. heat; add garlic, and saute' until tender. Stir in 4 cups water and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in egg yolks, cheese and hot sauce.

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/4 of egg whites into grits. Fold grits into remaining egg whites. Pour into a greased and floured 2 quart souffle' dish; sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 400 for 45 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.