CHEDDAR BACON GRITS

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In the South, grits are served plain with a little butter or loaded with extras, like my recipe with bacon, cheddar and green chiles. -Amanda Reed, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups water
2 cups uncooked old-fashioned grits
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits, salt and paprika. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally., Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, bacon and chiles until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.