Jul 14 2026
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Byo Gritz Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Mercy Kitchen
Time1h
Serves4

Bacon, caramelized onion, green onion, gouda, swiss, provolone, smoked sausage white gravy

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Toppings

White Gravy

Method

Cooking Grits

  1. 1

    Prepare Grits

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of grits and 1 tsp of salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes or until thickened and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking Toppings

  1. 2

    Cook Bacon

    In a skillet, cook 6 slices of bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Chop into small pieces after cooling.

  2. 3

    Caramelize Onion

    In the same skillet, remove excess bacon grease, leaving about 1 tbsp. Add 1 medium sliced onion and cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.

  3. 4

    Cook Smoked Sausage

    Slice the smoked sausage and add to the skillet with the caramelized onions. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.

  4. 5

    Prepare Green Onions

    Chop 4 stalks of green onions and set aside for garnish.

  5. 6

    Melt Cheese

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup each of Gouda, Swiss, and Provolone cheese. Set aside.

Making White Gravy

  1. 7

    Prepare Gravy Base

    In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tbs of butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour until smooth and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add Milk

    Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk, continuing to whisk until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with 1 tsp of black pepper.

Assembling the Bowl

  1. 9

    Combine and Serve

    In a bowl, layer the cooked grits as the base. Top with the chopped bacon, caramelized onions, smoked sausage, and cheese mixture. Drizzle generously with white gravy and garnish with chopped green onions.

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