Grits-and-Cheese Souffles

Name: Grits-and-Cheese Souffles
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 liters baby arugula; 2 larges egg yolks plus 4 egg whites, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 355 milliliters frozen corn, thawed; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 57 grams reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 14 grams 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (about , plus more for the ramekins; 177 milliliters quick-cooking grits; 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar

One serving contains 255 calories, 9g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 4. If you have kosher salt and pepper, wine vinegar, thyme, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

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Oven

Mix the grits and 1 1/2 cups water in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir occasionally until slightly cooled. Meanwhile, coat four 10-ounce ramekins with cooking spray and sprinkle with parmesan; tap out the excess.

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Cooking Spray

Parmesan

Grits

Water

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Microwave

Ramekin

Bowl

Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.

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Baking Sheet

Ramekin

Combine the cooled grits, corn, cream cheese, egg yolks, thyme, 1/2 cup parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth, stopping the motor to stir by hand if needed (the mixture will be thick).

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Salt And Pepper

Cream Cheese

Egg Yolk

Parmesan

Grits

Thyme

Corn

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Blender

Transfer to a large bowl.

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Bowl

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and 1/2 teaspoon vinegar until medium peaks form. Fold one-quarter of the whites into the grits mixture, then fold in the rest.

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Egg Whites

Vinegar

Grits

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Bowl

Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins.

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Ramekin

Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, the olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil