Cheddar Grits Breakfast Bowls

Method4 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Add the water (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp) to a medium saucepan. Cover, bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then stir in the quick-cooking yellow grits (1 cup). Reduce the heat to low, replace the lid, and simmer for 5–7 minutes or until thickened. Check the grits package: a different brand may require a different time or method.

   Simmer grits · 7 minUses 4 cups water · 1 tsp salt · 1 cup quick-cooking yellow grits

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the butter (2 Tbsp) and milk (1/2 cup) to the grits and stir until the butter has melted and the grits are smooth. Stir in the grated cheddar (4 oz), one handful at a time, until fully melted in and smooth. Leave the lid on the pot with the burner turned off to keep the grits warm.

   Uses cooked grits · 2 Tbsp butter · 1/2 cup whole milk · 4 oz medium cheddar, grated

3. 3

   Step 3: Cook four eggs using your favorite method (fried, scrambled, soft boiled, etc.). Slice the green onions (4).

   Uses 4 large eggs · 4 green onions, sliced

4. 4

   Step 4: To build the bowls, place one cup of the cheddar grits in a bowl, top with one egg, 1/4 cup salsa, some freshly cracked pepper, and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.

   Uses cheddar grits · cooked eggs · 1 cup salsa · sliced green onions · Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste