Jalapeño Bacon Grit Bowl
A hearty and flavorful bowl featuring creamy grits, crispy bacon, and a spicy jalapeño kick. This is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a casual dinner.
1 cup
Stone-Ground Grits
4 cups
Chicken Broth
1/2 cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 tbsp
Butter
1/2 tsp
Salt
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A hearty and flavorful bowl featuring creamy grits, crispy bacon, and a spicy jalapeño kick. This is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a casual dinner.
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon & Jalapeño ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add diced jalapeños to the skillet with bacon grease and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring Chicken Broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in Grits and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until grits are creamy and tender.
- Stir in Butter, Cheddar Cheese, Salt, and Pepper into the grits until cheese is melted and well combined.
- Crumble the cooked Bacon. Divide grits among bowls. Top with sautéed jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and garnish with Chopped Green Onions.
Ingredients
4
- Grits
- 1 cup Stone-Ground Grits
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- Bacon & Jalapeño
- 8 slices Bacon
- 2 Jalapeños-seeded and diced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Garnish
- 2 tbsp Chopped Green Onions
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon & Jalapeño ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add diced jalapeños to the skillet with bacon grease and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring Chicken Broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in Grits and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until grits are creamy and tender.
- Stir in Butter, Cheddar Cheese, Salt, and Pepper into the grits until cheese is melted and well combined.
- Crumble the cooked Bacon. Divide grits among bowls. Top with sautéed jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and garnish with Chopped Green Onions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
650
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