Yankee Grits
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon
- 2 C. quick grits
- 8 C. water
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 C. (2 sticks) butter
- 2 1/2 C. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 12 eggs
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives (or 1 Tbsp dried)
- 1 C. half 'n half
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook bacon until crisp and set aside. Cook the grits according to package directions, except use 2 tsp. salt instead of 1 tsp. Add the butter and cheese and cook until they have melted. Then remove them from the heat and cool a little. Next stir in four of the eggs, beaten, and pour all into a 4-qt. casserole dish. Crumble the extra bacon bacon and sprinkle it over the casserole, setting aside about 1 C. of the bacon crumbs. Beat the remaining 8 eggs and the half 'n half together, and pour the mixture over the bacon and grits. Bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes. Top with remaining bacon and serve hot. Serves 14.
The Benjamin Prescott Inn
