Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon

Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon
Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon
Grits are often made with water, but the addition of whole milk—not to mention thick-cut bacon and fried eggs—turns a workhorse into a thoroughbred.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Milk/Cream Breakfast Brunch Roast Quick & Easy Father's Day Southern Parmesan Rosemary Bacon Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
  • Carbohydrate 36 g(12%)
  • Cholesterol 60 mg(20%)
  • Fat 31 g(48%)
  • Fiber 2 g(7%)
  • Protein 16 g(32%)
  • Saturated Fat 13 g(63%)
  • Sodium 527 mg(22%)
  • Calories 496

Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Sprinkle rosemary over bacon in a 4-sided sheet pan. Roast, turning once, until bacon is golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, bring water, milk, butter, a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add grits in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Simmer over medium-low heat, covered, stirring often, until grits are tender and creamy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Serve grits with bacon. Serve with:fried eggs

Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Sprinkle rosemary over bacon in a 4-sided sheet pan. Roast, turning once, until bacon is golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, bring water, milk, butter, a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add grits in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Simmer over medium-low heat, covered, stirring often, until grits are tender and creamy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Serve grits with bacon. Serve with:fried eggs