Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
Oaxaca Cheese Grits

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry grits
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup poblano puree
• 1/4 cup Oaxaca cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Heat a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add dry grits; stirring often, toast the grits for 1 minute.
2. Slowly whisk in chicken stock. Stirring occasionally, bring mixture just to a boil; simmer for five minutes.
3. Slowly incorporate heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper; remove mixture from heat.
4. Fold in butter, cheese and poblano puree; Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

Notes

You can substitute 1 small can of diced, roasted mild green chiles that have been pureed in a blender for the poblano puree.

Attribution

Chef Eric Strong, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona