Baked Cheese Grits
(Marshal'ette H)
A bunch of bacon..fried crisp.and crumbled
Keep and use:
1/4 cup of bacon grease
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick grits (not instant)
1 egg
American cheese .( I use equivalent of about 8-12 slices) *individual taste*
*Do not use Velvetta*
Mix this in the grits while warm so it will melt.
1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese
Mix 1/4 cup bacon grease, water, and salt in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
When mixture comes to a simmering boil, add the grits, stirring until thoroughly combined.
Cover and cook the grits at a simmer, stirring frequently, until they are thickened.( about 15 minutes.)
Then whisk together egg, and stir into the cooked grits.
Add the Bacon and the American cheese and stir until melted.
Pour mixture into a really well buttered ( I use bacon grease) dish.
Sprinkle all over the top with the grated Cheddar cheese
Do not cover.
Bake until set, about 30-40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let stand about 5 minutes before serving.