Bacon, Green Onion and Cream Cheese Grits
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkasnas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Breakfast Dishes
Ingredients
- 3 strips center-cut bacon
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- salt and ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Directions
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Cook bacon in a medium saucepan; remove and pour off the fat, leaving just a thin film on the bottom.
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Carefully add the 4 cups water to the pot and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- While the grits cook, crumble the bacon and cut the cream cheese into small pieces.
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Stir in the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in bacon and green onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.