Rabbit étouffée with Baked Cheese Grits
Rabbit étouffée with Baked Cheese Grits is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
-
Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
-
Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
-
Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Sauté bacon in wide ovenproof pot over medium heat until crisp.
Transfer bacon to paper towels.
Sprinkle rabbit with salt and pepper.
Increase heat to medium-high.
Working in batches, add rabbit to pot and sauté until browned, turning often, about 10 minutes per batch.
Transfer to large bowl.
Add 1 tablespoon butter to pot; add onion, carrots, and celery.
Sauté until vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; stir 1 minute.
Return rabbit and bacon to pot.
Add wine; simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to boil.
Cover pot tightly.
Transfer to oven and cook rabbit until very tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Divide among plates; spoon grits alongside.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
