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Cheddar Bacon Grits

Name: Cheddar Bacon Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings

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

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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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 199 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

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