Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives
Make Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives, an American breakfast recipe with stone-ground or old-fashioned grits, water, whole milk. It has about 30 min, about 400 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives is an American breakfast recipe that takes about 30 min, makes 4 servings, has about 400 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonCreamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground or old-fashioned grits
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 4 bacon slices, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
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Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.
How to make Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil. Add salt.
- Slowly whisk in the grits, reducing heat to low. Continue to whisk for 1-2 minutes to prevent lumps.
- Cover and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the grits are thick and creamy. If they become too thick, add a splash more milk or water.
- While grits are cooking, cook bacon in a separate skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
- Once grits are cooked, remove from heat. Stir in butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
- Season with black pepper and adjust salt to taste. Serve hot, topped with crispy crumbled bacon and fresh chopped chives.
Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives FAQ
How do I make Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives?
Make Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives?
The main ingredients include stone-ground or old-fashioned grits, water, whole milk, unsalted butter, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives take?
This recipe takes about 30 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Creamy Southern Cheese Grits with Crispy Bacon & Chives?
Recipe Genius estimates about 400 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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