This is from the Family Gatherings volume of my beloved Southern Heritage Southern Living series. It is from the mansion built by Andrew Jackson for his wife, Rachel. They had a 'Bride's Room' apparently, as many friends of the couple honeymooned there, near Nashville. The cookbook gives a sample Wedding Breakfast:
Fried Country Sausage Patties
Tennessee Turkey Hash
Riced Eggs
Grits Souffle
Apples Special
Hot Biscuits (as opposed to?)
Tea Muffins
Wait! Do you see it - Grits Souffle again!!! I couldn't believe it either. Here are the ingredients in this one. The procedure is similar, though this one cooks at 350 for 45 minutes:
1 cup regular grits, uncooked
4 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Additional Paprika (?)
I can't figure out which item shown in the Hermitage dining room is the Grits Souffle. They all look a bit suspect...
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