Creamy Cheese Grits with Poached Eggs
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 6 ounces Italian Fontina cheese, coarsely shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 ounce freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/4 cup)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 bunch of watercress (4 ounces), thick stems discarded, leaves chopped
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, milk and salt and bring to a boil.
- Whisk in the grits and simmer over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 8 minutes.
- (For thinner grits, add an extra 1/2 cup water.)
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Fontina and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill a deep, medium skillet with water and bring to a simmer.
- Add the vinegar.
- Crack the eggs into individual cups or ramekins, then carefully slide them into the water.
- Poach the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
- Drain the eggs and gently pat them dry.
- Spoon the grits into bowls and top each serving with the chopped watercress.
- Set the eggs on the watercress and serve immediately.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/march-2008-creamy-cheese-grits-with-poached-eggs (may not work)