Hot Tomato Grits

Hot Tomato Grits
Hot Tomato Grits might be just the Southern recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 9g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 217 calories. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a morn meal. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. A mixture of cheddar cheese, salt, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

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Cook bacon in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp.
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Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan.
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Drain bacon on paper towels.
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Gradually add chicken broth and salt to hot drippings in pan; bring to a boil. Stir in grits, tomatoes, and green chiles; return to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Top with chopped bacon.
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Garnish, if desired.
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Serve immediately.

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Southern can be paired with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 29 dollars per bottle.
Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese
Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese
Classic natural sweet Spatlese with nice acidity and elegant, natural residual sugar. Selective harvest, gentle processing of the must, systematic clarification, slow fermentation and careful finishing are the basics for this traditional Vollrads' Riesling.This wine pairs perfectly with Asian cuisine due to the harmony of sweetness and acidity. Also interesting taste combinations can be achieved through the pairing of blue-veined cheese or a fruit dessert.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings6
Health Score6
CuisinesSouthern
Dish TypesSide Dish
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