Cheesy Grits with Grilled Ramps
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup quick-cooking grits
- 1 ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup half and half
- 3 tblsp. Butter
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 24 ramps washed
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- In a large saucepan bring 5 cups of salted water to boil.
- Gradually whisk in grits, reduce heat and stir constantly until creamy and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, half and half, butter, cayenne and garlic.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread grits evenly on serving platter.
- Heat oil on grill pan or large skillet; grill ramps until ramps are charred and tender.
- Place ramps on grits and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Makes great main course or side dish.