MAPLE-BACON GRITS PUFF

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Bacon and maple add salty sweetness to a grits dish that puffs, tastes yummy and is beautiful to look at. - Lotte Washburn, Sebring, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 bacon strips, chopped
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings., In a large saucepan, bring milk, water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in maple syrup, half of the cooked bacon and reserved drippings., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot grits into eggs until blended; return all to pan, mixing well. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and, if desired, chives; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MD Faruk hosan
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These grits were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Zuhaib Solangi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my grits turned out really watery. I think I added too much milk.


Amir As
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These grits were a great way to start my day. They were filling and flavorful.


Aashish Chaulagain
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I love the combination of maple and bacon. These grits were delicious!


Khan Shovo
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These grits were a little bland for my taste. I added some salt and pepper, and they were much better.


Jenneh Vandi
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I've never made grits before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the grits turned out great.


Aubriana Foster
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I'm not a big fan of grits, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


Mustfa Gudara
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These grits were just okay. I've had better.


connect connect
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I made these grits for a brunch party, and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


yacine nino
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I'm allergic to bacon, so I used sausage instead. It was still delicious!


Tolo Thobedi
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Great recipe! I'll definitely be making these grits again.


Farzandali Arain
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These grits were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Tyson Evans
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my grits turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Kirk brown
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These grits were so easy to make, and they turned out perfect. I served them with eggs and bacon, and it was a delicious breakfast.


Amaris Johnson
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I love grits, and this recipe was a great way to change them up. The bacon and maple syrup added a new dimension of flavor.


Abdulrahman Khan
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These grits were a hit with my family! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the maple syrup gave them a touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.