MAPLE-BACON GRITS PUFF

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Bacon and maple add salty sweetness to a grits dish that puffs, tastes yummy and is beautiful to look at. - Lotte Washburn, Sebring, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 bacon strips, chopped
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings., In a large saucepan, bring milk, water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in maple syrup, half of the cooked bacon and reserved drippings., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot grits into eggs until blended; return all to pan, mixing well. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and, if desired, chives; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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