Zucchini and Grits Custard

By Craig Claiborne

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45 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2tablespoons uncooked grits
  • 1cup heavy cream
  • ¼teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2large eggs, beaten
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Butter for greasing molds
  • 4tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
  • ¼cup grated raw zucchini
  • 1teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives, optional
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

308 calories; 28 grams fat; 17 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 253 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  3. Step 3

    Blend the remaining cream with the eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Blend well.

  4. Step 4

    Butter the inside of 4 individual ramekins, each with about two-thirds of a cup or slightly less capacity.

  5. Step 5

    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.

  6. Step 6

    Pour an equal amount of cream mixture into each dish. Set the filled ramekins in a baking dish and pour boiling water around them.

  7. Step 7

    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.

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