Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole
Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole might be just the Southern recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 440 calories, 19g of protein, and 28g of fat per serving. It works best as a main course, and is done in roughly 55 minutes. If you have sharp cheddar cheese, egg, quick-cooking grits, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the milk you could follow this main course with the Milky Way Brownie Bites as a dessert. It is perfect for Autumn.
Instructions
Bring milk just to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in butter and grits. Reduce heat, and simmer, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until grits are done.
Stir in egg and next 3 ingredients.
Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake, covered, at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until mixture is set.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel are great choices for Southern. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. One wine you could try is Domaine Leseurre Dry Cuvee Classique Riesling. It has 4.8 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 23 dollars.
Domaine Leseurre Dry Cuvee Classique Riesling
Domaine Leseurre’s Riesling juice is fermented 100% in stainless tanks. While on its lees, the wine is hand-stirred (bâtonnage sur lies) once per month, for 11 months. This process develops an additional complexity of flavors and aromas. This dry Riesling has scents of citrus blossoms and lemon zest, layered on the palate with hints of pear. This riesling pairs well with trout amandine, raw oysters and is a lovely aperitif.