Serves 8 Enjoy!! Luan Vinson
| 1 Cup Half and Half 4 Cups Chicken Broth (1 qt. carton of Swansons) 1 Cup stone ground grits (or regular) 1/4-1/2 Cup milk |
1 lb. package frozen collard greens 1 stick butter 1 - 1 1/2 Cups grated parmesan cheese |
| Combine cream and 3 Cups of chicken broth in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil; stir in grits; cook over medium heat until mixture returns to a boil. Cover, reduce heat; simmer till thickened and all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.
Cook greens in 1 Cup of chicken broth until tender; drain well. Add butter and cheese to grits, stirring until melted; add milk if necessary to thin if the grits* is too thick. (*grits is singular!) Stir in collards. |
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| Squash Casserole, Pat Meiere | |
| This is a very Southern Squash Casserole from my very Southern Mother-in-Law. She grew up in Kentucky and lived most of her life in the Atlanta area. Serves 8 Enjoy!! Pat Meiere |
| 3 pounds of yellow squash, sliced 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 20 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup) |
| COOK squash in boiling water to cover in a large skillet 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender. Drain well; gently press between paper towels.
MELT 4 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Remove skillet from heat; stir in squash, cheese, and next 4 ingredients. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7- inch baking dish. MELT remaining 1 table butter. Stir together melted butter and crushed crackers; sprinkle evenly over top of casserole. BAKE at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. NOTE: To lighten, reduce butter to 3 tablespoons, using 2 tablespoons to sauté onion. Substitute 1/2 cup egg substitute for eggs and low-fat versions of mayonnaise, cheese and crackers. Proceed as directed. |
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