Cheesy Grits and Bacon
Break-up the oatmeal routine by throwing grits into your breakfast rotation. While you're at it—why not toss in some bacon and cheese.
Photo by Cynthia Peterson.
Recipe by Cynthia Peterson
YIELD
About 2-4 servings
PREP TIME / COOK TIME
5 minutes / 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 packets instant grits
- 1 tsp butter powder
- 2 tsp onion flakes
- 1 tsp garlic flakes
- 2 tbsp bacon cumbles
- 2 tbsp powdered cheese
- 2 tbsp fried shallots (or crispy onions)
- fresh ground pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
2
Remove bag of shallots, and add remaining contents to boiling water.
3
Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 8-10 minutes.
4
Divide between two mugs and top with shallots.