Steak and Eggs with Cheese Grits Recipe

Steak And Eggs With Cheese Grits Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6

• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup grits or coarsely ground cornmeal
• 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 4 tbsps. unsalted butter
• 1 tsp tabasco sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 (8-oz.) boneless steak (tenderloin or other tender cut), cut into thin 1-inch squares
• 6 large eggs

Method

1. Combine the half-and-half with 1 1/2 cups water in a large saucepan
2. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir in the salt
3. Whisk in the grits and lower the heat to a simmer
4. Cook the grits, whisking occasionally, until they are creamy and thick, 45-50 minutes
5. Stir in the cheese, 3 tbsps butter, Tabasco, black pepper and cayenne pepper
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
7. Lightly grease 6 individual ramekins and set on a baking sheet
8. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
9. Add the onion and cook until just softened, about 3-4 minutes.
10. Add the steak and cook until just lightly browned, stirring constantly, about 1-2 minutes.
11. Divide the pieces of steak evenly among the ramekins
12. Divide the grits among the ramekins
13. Make an indention in the top of each
14. Crack an egg into each ramekin and season with salt and pepper
15. Bake the grits with eggs for 10-12 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny
16. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving (the eggs will continue to cook)

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