Southern Breakfast Recipe

Inspired by Atlanta Breakfast Club

Time45m

Serves4

A hearty plate of southern-style breakfast favorites.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 pieces Eggs

6 slices Bacon

1 cups Grits

1 cups Milk

1 cups Cheddar Cheese

2 tbs Butter

Seasoning

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

Optional Toppings

1/2 cups Chopped Green Onions

0 to taste Hot sauce

Method

Cooking the Grits

Prepare the Grits

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of grits, reduce the heat to low, and stir occasionally. Cook for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.

Add Milk and Cheese

Once the grits are cooked, stir in 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.

Cooking the Bacon

Cook the Bacon

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 6 slices of bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain excess grease.

Cooking the Eggs

Scramble the Eggs

In the same skillet, drain off excess bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Crack 4 eggs into the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Scramble the eggs over medium heat until fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.

Serving

Plate the Breakfast

On a large plate, serve a generous portion of grits topped with scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with hot sauce on the side for those who like it spicy.