Maple-Bacon Grits Puff
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour
YIELD: 8 servings.
Bacon and maple add salty sweetness to a grits dish that puffs, tastes yummy and is beautiful to look at. — Lotte Washburn, Sebring, Florida
Ingredients
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8 bacon strips, chopped
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2 cups 2% milk
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1-1/4 cups water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup quick-cooking grits
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Minced fresh chives, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
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
1 piece: 247 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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