Cheesy bacon grits

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsChopped bacon
cupWhole milk
teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonCayenne
1tablespoonButter
2cupsQuick white grits
1cupGrated white cheddar cheese

Directions

Render the bacon in a saucepan, over medium high heat, cooking about 4 minutes. Add the milk, salt, cayenne, and butter and bring to a boil.

Stir in the grits and reduce the heat to medium. Stir for 30 seconds, then add the cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the grits are tender and creamy. Serve immediately.

Yields: 4 servings

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