Maple-Bacon Grits Puff

Maple-Bacon Grits Puff
Maple-Bacon Grits Puff might be a good recipe to expand your breakfast recipe box. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 272 calories, 9g of protein, and 12g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes. If you have bacon strips, eggs, water, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Southern food. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Barbecued Shrimp & Grits, Crab and Shrimp Burgers With Garlic Grits Fries, and Puff Paste quiche.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
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2
Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
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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.
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4
Remove from heat; stir in maple syrup, half of the cooked bacon and reserved drippings.
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In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot grits into eggs until blended; return all to pan, mixing well.
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Transfer to a greased 8-in.-square baking dish.
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Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Sprinkle with remaining bacon and, if desired, chives; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings8
Health Score3
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