Stone-ground Grits With Diced Bacon Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Mascarpone & Heavy Cream, garnished with Diced Tomato & Chives.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood-smoked bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels. Reserve some bacon fat in the skillet.
2
Cook the Grits
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the stone-ground grits and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy.
3
Mix in Cream and Mascarpone
Once the grits are cooked, stir in the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
4
Add Bacon
Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and fold it into the grits, reserving some for garnish.
5
Serve
Spoon the grits into bowls, garnish with diced tomato, remaining bacon pieces, and chopped chives. Serve hot.