Name: Creamy Cheddar Grits with Bacon (Standard)
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup Stone-Ground Grits; 4 cups Water; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 6 slices Bacon; 1/4 cup Milk; 2 tbsp Butter

Recipe tier

A classic Southern comfort food dish featuring creamy grits, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.

Total 35 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 7

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Grits
1 cup 240 mL Stone-Ground Grits
4 cups 960 mL Water
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Cheese
1 cup 240 mL Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Bacon
6 slices 85 g Bacon
Dairy
cup 60 mL Milk
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
Bring Water and Salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Gradually whisk in Grits and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until grits are tender.
Stir in Butter and Milk until well combined.
Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese until melted and creamy.
Crumble cooked Bacon and sprinkle over grits. Serve immediately.