Southern Grits Bowl Breakfast
Southern

Southern Grits Bowl

Creamy stone-ground grits topped with cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles and a fried egg.

25
Total Min
20
Cook Min
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4.00 cup water
  • 1.00 tsp salt
  • 2.00 tbsp butter
  • 1.00 cup cheddar cheese
  • 4.00 slice bacon
  • 4.00 l arge eggs
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Slowly whisk in grits.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy.

  4. 4

    Stir in butter and cheddar cheese.

  5. 5

    Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble.

  6. 6

    Fry eggs in bacon drippings to desired doneness.

  7. 7

    Serve grits topped with crumbled bacon and a fried egg.

  8. 8

    Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 2018
Total Fat121g
Saturated Fat53g
Cholesterol3830mg
Sodium2619mg
Total Carbohydrate73g
Dietary Fiber4g
Total Sugars26g
Protein154g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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