Bacon Eggs and Grits Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a classic Southern breakfast of Bacon, Eggs, and Grits. It's a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any morning.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet For cooking bacon and eggs
- 1 Saucepan For preparing grits
Ingredients
- 8 slices Bacon Thick-cut preferred
- 4 Eggs Large
- 1 cup Grits Quick-cooking or stone-ground
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk For creamier grits
- 2 tbsp Butter
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet with bacon drippings, cook the eggs to your preferred style (fried, scrambled, etc.). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and stir in the grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Add milk and butter to the grits, stirring until creamy and well-combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve the grits onto plates and top with cooked eggs and bacon. Enjoy your hearty breakfast!
Notes
For a variation, try adding cheese to the grits for an extra creamy and savory version.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 1150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25000IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 0.4mg
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