Maple-Bacon Grits Puff Recipe

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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

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Maple-Bacon Grits Puff Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

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 eggs, lightly beaten
Minced fresh chives, optional

Directions

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 near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and, if desired, chives; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 247 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 121 mg cholesterol, 377 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Maple-Bacon Grits Puff in Taste of Home April/May 2013

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Reviewed on May. 17, 2013 by btaylor123

I usually make cheese grits, but the maple-bacon combo in this recipe is a real winner. I used egg substitute for the eggs, and dark (Grade B) maple syrup, which has a more pronounced flavor. Great for a brunch.