Caramelized Onion and Cheese Grits

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Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients: 8

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.

Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița