Grits Toast With Creamy Mushroom Topping
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
48 appetizers
Source: Paula Deen
Categories: Appetizers, Grits, Paula Deen
Ingredients
- Grits Toast:
- 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking grits
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Topping:
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 2 (2 7/8 ounce) cans French fried onion rings
Directions
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Make the grits toast: Bring broth to boil in large pot.
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Stir in grits and return to boil.
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Cover, reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes (until grits thicken) stir occasionally.
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Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and the salt.
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Remove from heat.
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Pour grits into greased 9X13 baking dish.
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Cover with foil and chill at least 2 hours or until firm.
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Invert onto large cutting board.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Cut out 48 (1 1/2 inch) circles with biscuit or cookie cutter.
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Place circles on large buttered jellyroll pan or cookie sheet.
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Bake 15 minutes, turn over, bake 15 minutes more.
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Set aside.
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Make the topping: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, 1 cup parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and onion rings.
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Top each grit circle with mixture.
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Broil 5 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through.