Caramelized Onion Boursin Grits
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Serves: Yield: 4 to 6 servings
 
Top with grilled shrimp if you like for a complete meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup grits
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup half-and-half or milk
  • 4 ounces caramelized onion Boursin (or another flavor if you desire)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large ears corn with kernels removed (or ½ cup whole kernel corn)
  • 1 green onion, green tops thinly sliced (save the white bottom for another use)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
  1. Place the grits, stock and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the half-and-half or milk, Boursin, salt and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted.
  2. Reduce the heat to simmer and add the corn. Cook, stirring frequently, for 7 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the grits are creamy. Serve in small warm bowls topped with green onion tops and a dash of paprika.
Recipe by The Tennessee Magazine at https://www.tnmagazine.org/a-cheesy-new-year/