Description

Grits for breakfast? Why not? Make them with cheese, with tomatoes, avocado slices, bacon and fried eggs on top for a complete, delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 3 c. water
• 3/4 c. stone-ground corn grits
• 1 t. kosher salt, plus more for serving
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan or sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 4 slices bacon, 5 oz. (not thick-cut)
• 1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes (about 5 oz.)
• 3 T. unsalted butter, divided
• 1/4 c. whole milk
• 4 large eggs, divided
• black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Add water, grits and salt to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat; cover; set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the cheese and toppings.
3. Grate cheese on the largest holes of a box grater until there is 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 oz.) or Cheddar cheese (2 oz.).