Best 3 Grits A Ya Ya Recipes

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In the culinary world, there exists a delectable dish steeped in tradition and brimming with flavor: grits a ya ya. This dish, hailing from the southern United States, particularly Louisiana, is a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage. Grits a ya ya captivates taste buds with its creamy, cheesy goodness and tantalizing blend of spices. Whether served as a hearty breakfast or a comforting dinner, this dish is sure to leave a lasting impression. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for grits a ya ya, a dish that promises to delight and satisfy even the most discerning palate.

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GRITS A YA YA



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A friend of mine made this for a Mardi Gras dinner. It was so delicious, I just had to have the recipe.

Provided by Irene

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ½ cups chicken stock
¾ cup old fashioned grits
¼ cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste
¼ cup butter
8 slices bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 splash white wine
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped spinach
1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
¼ cup sliced green onions
2 cups heavy cream
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Slowly pour the grits into the stock while stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer until the grits are tender and thick, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream to thin the grits.
  • Stir in the Gouda cheese and 1/4 cup butter until melted and smooth.
  • While the grits are cooking, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook until the bacon fat is rendered, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the shallot and garlic; cooking and stirring until the shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the white wine and stir in 3 tablespoons butter, cooking and stirring until the butter has melted.
  • Drop the shrimp in the skillet; cook and stir until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach, mushrooms, and green onions; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes more.
  • Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon.
  • Stir in 2 cups heavy cream. Simmer until the cream is reduced by about a third, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet to heat through.
  • Serve shrimp and sauce over the prepared grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 321.5 mg, Fat 70.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 38.6 g, Sodium 1108.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

GRITS-A-YA-YA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups chicken stock
2 cups grits, such as Dixie Lily
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces unsalted butter
One 14- to 16-ounce can creamed corn
Shredded smoked Gouda cheese
8 strips applewood smoked bacon, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallots
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
White wine
1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup diced scallions
1 portobello mushroom cap, sliced
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce

Steps:

  • For the grits: Run the chicken stock into a thick-bottomed saucepan and turn on high till it boils. Mix in the grits and stir like crazy. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little cream if you need more liquid.
  • Then, tumble in the butter, add the creamed corn, drizzle in the rest of the cream and stir until it's all in the family.
  • Shake in the shredded cheese and stir very well until it's nice and smooth.
  • For the shrimp: While your grits cook, bring a large saucepan to medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and shallots and saute. Add the butter and a splash of white wine and cook until the butter is half melted, then add the shrimp. Cook until the downsides of the shrimp become white, then flip them and add the spinach, scallions and mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the shrimp. Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer, stirring, until reduced by one-third. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste. Return the shrimp and stir to combine.
  • To serve, spoon the sauce and shrimp onto heaping mounds of the cheese grits.

GRITS À YA YA



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits:
1 quart chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups Dixie Lily grits
1/4 pound butter
1/2 pound shredded smoked Gouda cheese
The Ya Ya:
8 strips applewood-smoked bacon, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallots
3 tablespoons butter
White wine
1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
1 portobello mushroom cap, sliced
1/4 cup diced scallions
2 cups chooped fresh spinash
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups smoked Gouda cheese grits
Salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Method First, make your grits. Run the chicken stock into a thick-bottomed saucepan and turn on high til it boils. Mix in the grits and stir like crazy. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cream if you need more liquid. Then tumble in the butter, drizzle in the rest of the cram and stir til it's all in the family. Then shake in the shredded cheese and stir very well til it's all nice and smooth. While your grits cook, bring a large saucepan to medium heat. Add bacon and cook for about 3 minutes, then add garlic and shallots. Sauté and then add butter and a splash of white wine. When the butter is half melted, add the shrimp. When the downsides of the shrimp become white, flip them and add mushrooms, scallions and spinach. Sauté for 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer while stirring. When reduced by one third, add salt, pepper and hot sauce. Return shrimp to the sauce and combine. Spoon the sauce and shrimp onto heaping mounds of cheese grits. Recipe compliments of The Fish House, Pensacola, Florida www.GoodGrits.com

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh grits, vegetables, and herbs will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Cook Grits Low and Slow: This will help them to develop a creamy texture.
  • Season Grits Well: Don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Add Vegetables Early: This will give them time to soften and release their flavor.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your dish.
  • Don't Overcook Vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Add Cheese at the End: This will prevent it from becoming rubbery.
  • Serve Grits Hot: They will thicken as they cool, so serve them immediately.

Conclusion:

Grits are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different ways to prepare them, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give grits a try. You won't be disappointed!

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