Guest Author - Heather Martin

Grits are a staple at any Louisiana native's breakfast table. If you like grits, you'll love this recipe made with goat cheese and Andouille sausage. Grits are traditionally served with pork grillades, which goes well with this grits recipe too.


Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups water
3/4 cup white grits
1 cup ground or chopped pre-cooked Andouille sausage
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup butter
4 oz goat cheese
1 Tbl chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

PROCEDURE:

1) Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepot.

2) Add the grits gradually, whisking constantly. Simmer for 30 min. or until thickened, whisking occasionally.

3) Stir in the Andouille sausage and increase the heat to medium.

4) Stir in the cream & butter, then fold in the goat cheese & parsley.

5) Season with the salt & pepper and serve hot.

Tip: If you don't have Andouille sausage, you can use chorizo or any spicy smoked sausage