Truffle Cheddar Grits made with Temecula Olive Oil Company’s Fresh-Squeezed Olivum Late Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Ingredients
- 2 T Olivum Late Harvest Olive Oil
- 1 t sea salt
- 3 ½ C skim milk
- 2 C water
- 1 ¼ C quick cook grits
- 2 C shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 t hot pepper sauce
- ¼ t fresh ground pepper
- 5 large eggs
- shavings of 1 white or black truffle
Truffle Cheddar Grits
Preparation
In a large sauce pan heat olive oil and truffle over medium heat, add salt, water and ½ of the milk and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits with wire whisk. Stir constantly to avoid lumps. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Grits will be stiff. Remove from heat and blend in cheese.
In a large bowl blend remaining ingredients with a whisk until incorporated. Gradually stir grits into egg mixture.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease shallow 2 ½ quart casserole. Pour grits mixture into casserole. Bake 45 minutes, uncovered, until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Use quick cooking grits to save about 15 minutes of stirring. You can also make this a day ahead of time and bake in the morning For breakfast or brunch; just add 20 minutes to the bake time.
