Caramelized Onion and Cheese Grits

A delicious and savory dish that combines creamy grits with caramelized onions, grated cheese, and crispy bacon.

Ingredients

1/2	cup grits (do NOT use quick or instant!)
1	teaspoon salt
1 1/2	water
2	tablespoons butter
1	caramelized onions
1	grated hard cheese of your choice
1	egg
2	strips of bacon

Instructions

• 1. In a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 cup of grits. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add more water if needed.
  2. Meanwhile, fry the bacon until crispy, then drain and set aside. In 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, fry the egg. If there is any remaining bacon grease, add it to the cooked grits for extra flavor.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of caramelized onions, and 1/4 cup of grated hard cheese into the cooked grits. Transfer the mixture to a bowl or plate. Top with the fried egg and serve with the crispy bacon on the side.

Jul 19, 2024