Breakfast in a Cup

Breakfast in a Cup
Breakfast in a Cup might be just the morn meal you are searching for. One serving contains 616 calories, 30g of protein, and 47g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. If you have cooking grits, water, egg, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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Bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup quick grits, stir immediately and reduce the heat, then bring back to boil.
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Add butter and stir. Reduce the heat and simmer.
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Let cook approximately 4 minutes, then stir in half-and-half to desired creaminess. Cook grits to taste, up to 30 minutes. ;
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Have pan heating on stovetop over medium-high heat. Crack 2 eggs into a bowl.
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Add salt and pepper, water and 1 tablespoon sour cream.
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Whisk together.
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Add butter to pan.
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Pour in egg mixture and use spoon to scramble. ;
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Have water boiling in a large pot on stove.
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Add a sprinkle of salt and 1 tablespoon of vinegar to water. Use spoon to swirl water and drop egg into the middle. Cook for approximately 3 minutes for an over-medium egg.
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Remove from water. Allow water to drain off the egg before serving.
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Prepare according to package instructions. ;
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Spoon grits into mug, about 2/3 full. Spoon sausage on top of grits.
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Add poached or scrambled egg.
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Sprinkle cheese on top then garnish with parsley. ;
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score7
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