Caramelized Vidalia Onion & Goat Cheese Grits
I have a special place in my heart for Vidalia onions. I also have a special place in my heart for grits, so it was only natural to want to combine the two. After all, it doesn’t get more southern than that! If I was able to get my hands on some Conecuh sausage, I probably would have found a way to include it, too.
My main goal with this dish was to let the sweet flavor of the Vidalia shine through, and it definitely did. Goat cheese goes wonderfully with caramelized onions, and this dish was no different. The wonderful background flavor from the creamy goat cheese was a perfect layer on which to build the sweet flavor of the Vidalia.
2 tablespoons butter
1 large Vidalia onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup quick-cook grits (not instant)
3 cups water, or according to package directions
2 ounces fresh goat cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
- 1
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter to skillet and swirl to coat. Add onions, cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions reach a deep, golden brown color. This should take about 25 minutes, but will depend on how thinly the onion is sliced.
- 2
Transfer caramelized onions to a bowl and add water to skillet, scraping up any brown bits that may have formed. Bring water to rapid boil and gradually whisk in grits, making sure to prevent any clumps from forming.
- 3
Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until grits are thickened, no more than five minutes, adding more water if necessary. Remove from heat and stir in onion. Crumble in goat cheese and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Congrats on your original recipe. Sounds so good. I love grits and Vidalia onions, too… I’m a southern gal myself. I’ve been to Vidalia Georgia once or twice, too!
three of my favorites – grits, cheese and onions – yum! a southern gals dream.
Great recipe – I love goat cheese!
Mmmm…. carmelized onions make everything yummier! This looks great!
YUM! This is so unique and sound delicious. You are right about the sweetness of caramelized onions and creamy tang of goat cheese, they go just perfect together. I work with Chavrie goat cheese and I must give you lots of props for a great recipe!
Corrinne, I love the Chavrie basil and roasted garlic goat cheese! Sooo good!
Katie, I couldn’t agree more that caramelized onions make everything better. 🙂
Oh my… this looks amazing!!
Mmmm looks great! I think you already know that I love caramelized onions & goat cheese together. Great combo!
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