
Cheesy Grits with Crispy Pancetta
Classic, hearty grits with cheese and a pancetta topping.
Dietary Needs:
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat sauté pan over medium to high heat. Add pancetta and fry until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside on paper towels. Once cool, break into pieces.
- In medium saucepan, combine water and salt. Bring to heavy boil over high heat.
- Stir in grits with whisk. Reduce heat to medium. Stirring constantly, cook about 10 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
- Stir in butter 1 Tbs. at a time.
- Stir in eggs quickly. Blend thoroughly, before eggs are fully cooked, about 1 ½-2 minutes.
- Stir in cheese and garlic.
- Add cayenne pepper to taste.
- To serve, spoon 1 cup of hot grits into bowl. Top with 0.50 oz. pancetta.
Tips
- Serve as a side dish to chicken, pork or fish or as an entrée
- Daypart suggestion: lunch or dinner
Nutrion Facts
Serving Size
300g
Amount per serving
Calories 410
Calories from Fat 280
- Serve as a side dish to chicken, pork or fish or as an entrée
- Daypart suggestion: lunch or dinner

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