Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup Vidalia onion (minced)

1 cup stone-ground grits

3 cups chicken stock

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cups wild mushrooms (cut into medium-size pieces)

1/2 cup white wine

1/2 tablespoon thyme (fresh)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon truffle oil

Preparation

DIRECTIONS In a heavy-bottom pot add the butter, sauté the onion for 3 minutes, then add grits and stock. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes until creamy, then add cream, cheese, salt, pepper and butter. Reserve.

In a small sauté pan heat olive oil and sauté mushrooms until tender, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with white wine, add thyme and butter. Pour over grits or mix into grits. Top with a drizzle of truffle oil.