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nana's grits & eggs

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Recipe by
Nancy Sewell
@NANASEWELL
Shawnee, KS

Any kind of seasoning can be substituted for old bay seasoning: Italian, onion powder, cinnamon. This dish is good enough to convert my husband (a Mid-Westerner) to loving grits. I usually fix this as a complete supper for the 2 of us.

yield 2 -4
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For nana's grits & eggs

  • 2 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    quick cooking grits
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • dash
    salt
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp
    old bay seasoning

How To Make nana's grits & eggs

  • Step 1 Butter & seasonings in water
    1
    Start stove at high. Put 2 c water in 2-qt saucepan. Add 2 tbsp butter, salt & old bay seasoning. Bring to a boil
  • Step 2 Grits & water boiling
    2
    Using a whisk, slowly pour 3/4 c quick-cooking grits and whisk until thoroughly mixed. Bring back to a boil.
  • Step 3 Reduced temp before adding eggs
    3
    Reduce heat to low-medium and continue whisking until grits begin to thicken. Whisk in eggs and mix thoroughly.
  • Step 3 & 4 Eggs & cheese(s)
    4
    Reduce heat to low and add cheeses. Whisk in until well blended. Serve immediately.
  • This is the finished product. Hope you enjoy them.
    5
    If grits thicken too much, add a little milk and whisk until well blended.
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