Fresh Corn Awendaw

Fresh Corn Awendaw
Fresh Corn Awendaw might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 239 calories, 8g of protein, and 6g of fat each. It costs 32 cents per serving-- we find this inexpensive. If you have cornmeal, regular grits, eggs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cut kernels from fresh ears of corn to equal 2 cups, and place in a bowl. Using the dull side of a knife blade, scrape milk and remaining pulp from cobs into bowl.
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Preheat oven to 37
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Bring 1 tsp. salt and 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, whisking often, 15 minutes or until thickened.
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4
Remove grits from heat, and whisk in butter.
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Whisk about one-fourth of hot grits mixture into eggs; whisk egg mixture into remaining hot grits mixture. Gradually whisk in milk.
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6
Whisk in cornmeal and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Stir in corn kernels.
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7
Pour grits mixture into a lightly greased 2 1/2-qt. baking dish.
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Bake at 375 for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until golden brown and set.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score2
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