RiverSong Giddy-Up Grits
RiverSong Giddy-Up Grits might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 408 calories, 19g of protein, and 29g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have garlic, cilantro leaves, bell pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine.
Instructions
Crumble sausage into a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. Stir often until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes.
Drain off and discard fat. To sausage, add garlic, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Set aside.
In a 2- to 3-quart pan, blend grits with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring.
Add butter. Cover pan; reduce heat to low. Stir often until grits are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat eggs to blend. Stirring, add cheese, chilies, sausage mixture, and grits.
Pour mixture into a buttered shallow 9- by 13-inch baking dish or 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 oven until lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
Let stand about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with red bell pepper and cilantro.
Cut into pieces and serve with a wide spatula.
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 Weingut Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese Number 5. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 69 dollars.
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Weingut Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese Number 5