Fried Grits with Red Pepper Sauce
- 5 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- Red Pepper Sauce
- Soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), sliced
- Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
- Whisk to blend.
- Bring to boil, whisking often.
- Reduce heat to medium; cook until creamy, whisking often, about 15 minutes.
- Add cheddar cheese, chives and hot sauce; whisk until cheese melts.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into 9 x 5 x 2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan.
- Cover; chill until firm, 6 hours or overnight.
- Run sharp knife around pan sides to loosen grits.
- Turn out onto work surface.
- Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, add sliced grits; cook until brown, adding more butte as necessary, about 5 minutes per side.
- Divide grit slices among 8 plates.
- Spoon sauce over.
- Top with goat cheese.
water, yellow cornmeal, milk, garlic, cheddar cheese, fresh chives, hot pepper, red pepper, fresh goat cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fried-grits-with-red-pepper-sauce-4657 (may not work)