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Southern Bacon Cheesy Fried Grits
5 from 8 votes

Southern Bacon Cheesy Fried Grits

Stone ground corn grits mixed with cheese and crumbled bacon, spread in a pan to form overnight and get pan fried the next morning served with maple syrup. Time does not include refrigerating over night.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grits See Note 1, stone ground
  • 4 cups water or stock, optional for savory
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • maple syrup (See Note 2)

Instructions

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  1. When cooking grit it's important to remember the ratio you need to remember is 4:1. It's 4 cups of liquid to 1 cup of stone-ground grits.
  2. In a large heavy saucepan or stock pot bring water, salt, and butter to a boil, then carefully whisk in the grits gradually, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook covered, stirring often, until water is absorbed and grits are thickened, about 30-40 minutes.
  3. Stir in bacon and cheese, season to taste and pour into a greased 9x9" square pan or a 11x7" rectangle pan. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Remove the pan from the from the refrigerator and pat the top of the grits down with a paper towel to get rid of any moisture. Dust the top of the grits with flour. Place parchment paper on top and a baking sheet on top of the parchment paper. Invert the entire thing and remove the original pan. Using a paper towel again dot the top of the grits to get rid of any moisture. Dust the bottom side of the grits, now visible, with flour. Cut into squares or rectangles.
  5. Fry with butter or bacon fat (optional). After several minutes carefully turn each piece and brown the other side. Remove from the pan and serve with maple syrup poured on top.

Notes

  • When cooking grit it's important to remember the ratio you need to remember is 4:1. It's 4 cups of liquid to 1 cup of stone-ground grits.
  • Nutrition does not include maple syrup as that may vary per person's use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Vitamin A 230IU (5%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Vitamin A 230IU 5%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.