The Lady & Sons Grits Pie
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 to 10
Ingredients
Cornflake Crust
- 8 cups unsweetened cornflakes, ground
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1½ sticks Butter, melted
The Lady & Sons Grits Pie
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 6 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 sticks Butter
- 2 cups quick-cooking grits
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
Cornflake Crust
Preheat oven to 325˚F.
Combine the cornflakes, sugar, butter, and salt and press firmly into a 9” spring form pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until brown.
The Lady & Sons Grits Pie
In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add grits and cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add butter and cook for an additional minute. Set aside and cool slightly.
In a small bowl, stir together sugar, flour eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir into cooked grits. Pour into crust and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream and strawberries as a garnish, if desired.