CHEESY GRITS WITH POACHED EGGS, GREENS, AND BACON
Winter's answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Breakfast Bacon Cheddar Cheese Egg Chile Chard Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 4 1/2 cups water to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slide egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs, waiting until whites are opaque before adding the next one (about 30 seconds apart). Poach until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to paper towels as they are done; set aside.
- Fish out any wispy pieces of cooked egg with slotted spoon; discard. Bring same saucepan of water to a boil and add a couple pinches of salt. Whisking constantly, gradually add grits. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook grits, whisking occasionally and scraping bottom to prevent sticking, until tender, thick, and creamy, 25-40 minutes, depending on coarseness.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a small bowl with slotted spoon. Combine chile and vinegar in another small bowl.
- Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet; cook shallot, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chard in batches, letting it wilt slightly before adding more, and cook, tossing, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and some chile-soaking vinegar.
- Remove grits from heat and season with salt and lots of pepper. Add butter, then gradually add cheese, whisking until melted and combined; thin with a bit more water if too thick.
- Divide grits among bowls; top with chard, poached eggs, bacon, and chiles. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
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Tumuhimbise Dalias
tumuhimbise-dalias@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The cheesy grits are so creamy and flavorful, and the poached eggs are perfectly cooked.
Joshua Oseghale
oseghale-j@hotmail.co.ukI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cheesy grits are creamy and rich, the bacon is salty and smoky, and the greens are bitter and earthy.
Ranu Ranuka
rranu@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite recipes for cheesy grits. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Suresh Persaud
persaud_s36@yahoo.comI've never had cheesy grits before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're amazing!
Sumaya Mukhtar
sumaya.mukhtar85@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook grits, and this recipe is definitely a keeper!
Mian awais Awaisi
m.a89@hotmail.comThis dish is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch.
Nadia Afrin
nadia100@hotmail.comI made this dish for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
fatima zahrae elhiyyani
felhiyyani45@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of grits, but I loved this dish! The cheesy grits were creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and greens added a nice savory touch.
Dwayne Lacruze
dwayne39@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover greens. I always have a bunch of collard greens left over after I make soup, and this is a delicious way to use them up.
Janae Pope
p95@hotmail.comI had some leftover grits so I made these cheesy grits for breakfast the next morning. They were just as good as when I first made them!
Bernard Kadogbe
b.k@aol.comThe cheesy grits were a bit too rich for my taste, but the poached eggs and greens were perfect.
Edzisani Lesoga
elesoga10@hotmail.comI added some diced bell peppers and onions to the grits and they turned out great! This dish is so versatile.
Susan Dawn
dawn0@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
MD NASIR ISLAM
i12@gmail.comI was skeptical about the combination of grits, eggs, greens, and bacon, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors all work together perfectly.
Deb Short (Deborah Short)
deb-s@hotmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it.
Anand Kumar Anand Kumar
k.anand@yahoo.comThese cheesy grits are the perfect comfort food! They're creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The bacon and greens add a nice savory touch. And the poached eggs on top? Divine!