Sriracha Cheesy Grits

Sriracha Cheesy Grits

 

• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits*
• 1/2 (8-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) $
• 1/2 (8-ounce) block Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) $
• 1/4 cup whipping cream $
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce $
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• Add’l 8 oz. Cheddar, shredded.

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened.

While waiting for grits - whisk together whipping cream, Sriracha, black pepper & red pepper. Also beat together eggs in separate bowl. 

After 10 minutes or with thickened grits, stir in Cheddar cheese, next 5 ingredients, and, if desired, Worcestershire sauce, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat, and stir in eggs.

Pour grits into a lightly greased 2-quart or 11- x 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle layer of cheddar across top of grits. Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and set.

*Stone-ground grits may be substituted. Increase liquid to 6 cups, and increase cook time to 50 minutes.