Stone Ground Yellow Grits Recipe

Time35m

Serves4

aged white cheddar, crispy bacon, chives, maple drizzle

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add Grits and Salt
Once the water is boiling, stir in 1 cup of stone ground yellow grits and 1 tsp of salt.
3
Cook Grits
Reduce the heat to low and cook the grits, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened and creamy.
4
Stir in Cheese
Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of aged white cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.

5
Cook Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
6
Chop Chives
While the bacon is cooking, chop 2 tablespoons of chives and set aside.
7
Prepare Maple Drizzle
Measure out 2 tablespoons of maple syrup for drizzling over the finished dish.