Goat cheese + scallions + bacon crumbles + butter + grits + plenty of fresh black pepper? Too good!While this was not a healthy breakfast by any stretch of the imagination, goat cheese and scallion filled grits, crispy bacon, sunny side up fried eggs, and freshly brewed espresso is a pretty killer way to start your morning. Especially if it’s a sunny, Sunday morning in April and you get to cook side-by-side with someone you like a whole lot, stirring the grits while he crisps the bacon, and sneaking the occasional sideways kiss.
Creamy Scallion Bacon Grits with Runny Eggs
Serves 2.
- 1/2 c. instant grits
- 2 1/4 c. water
- 2 TBS butter
- 3 oz. grated cheese of your choice (original recipe calls for parmesan, we used goat cheese)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- salt and pepper
- 2 eggs
- Combine grits, water, and butter in a medium-sized pot and heat over high heat, until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until grits are thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese, cooked bacon, and scallions. Season generously with salt and pepper, and set aside. If you prefer, you can use regular grits, which take longer to cook but may turn out creamier – just follow the cooking instructions on the package, then stir in the cheese, bacon, and scallions.
- In a large frying pan, fry eggs over low heat until they have reached your desired stage of doneness. Spoon grits onto 2 plates and top each with a fried egg. Grind more fresh black pepper on top and enjoy!
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