ZUCCHINI AND GRITS CUSTARD

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons uncooked grits
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Butter for greasing molds
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated raw zucchini
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the grits, half a cup of cream, garlic, salt and pepper in a very small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, partly cover and let simmer, stirring often over very low heat until grits are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Blend the remaining cream with the eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Blend well.
  • Butter the inside of 4 individual ramekins, each with about two-thirds of a cup or slightly less capacity.
  • Spoon equal amounts of the grits into each ramekin. Smooth it over. Sprinkle each portion with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan. Add to each 1 tablespoon of grated zucchini and one-quarter teaspoon chopped chives.
  • Pour an equal amount of cream mixture into each dish. Set the filled ramekins in a baking dish and pour boiling water around them.
  • Place the ramekins in the water bath in the oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the custard is set. Unmold and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 264 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ABUBAKAR BALELE
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's also a healthy way to enjoy zucchini.


Syed Bilal Kazmi
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


adam ruiz1
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This Zucchini and Grits Custard is a great way to use up leftover grits. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


King Ahmad
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of zucchini, grits, and cheese is perfect.


Huma Farhat
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I used fresh zucchini from my garden, and the custard was rich and flavorful.


Ermias Abayineh
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The zucchini and grits were a great combination, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch.


jonathan happy
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover grits. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mr Panda
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This recipe is a great way to use up zucchini from your garden. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Stifns malik
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I've tried this recipe with different cheeses and it always turns out great. My favorite is to use a sharp cheddar cheese.


Autumn Haney
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's also a healthy way to enjoy zucchini.


munna 123
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Wajahat Raja
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This Zucchini and Grits Custard is a great way to use up leftover grits. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mahendra Yadav
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Delicious! I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of zucchini, grits, and cheese is perfect.


BANNU MAXIM
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Yum! This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I used fresh zucchini from my garden, and the custard was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelebogile Sekwakwa
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This Zucchini and Grits Custard was an absolute delight! The creamy texture of the grits paired perfectly with the tender zucchini, and the cheesy topping added a delicious golden-brown crust. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it agai


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