bacon cheese grits

How To Make bacon cheese grits

• 1

  Place the milk and chicken stock in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.
• 2

  Bring to a boil.
• 3

  Add the grits, whisking in until smooth.
• 4

  Reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the grits have thickened, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• 5

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally until the grits are soft and creamy, about 25 minutes.
• 6

  Stir in the cream and cook about 5 minutes longer.
• 7

  Remove from the heat and add the reserved bacon drippings, cooked bacon, 1 cup of the cheese and two-thirds of the green onions; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 8

  Preheat the broiler.
• 9

  Spread the grits in a casserole dish.
• 10

  Scatter the remaining cheese over the top.
• 11

  Place under the broiler just until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• 12

  Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve immediately.
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