1 lb Bacon
2 c Quick grits
8 c Water
2 ts Salt
1 c Butter
2 1/2 c Sharp Cheddar cheese; grated
12 Eggs
2 tb Fresh chives; chopped -OR-
1 tb Dried chives
1 c Half and half
Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
Cook the grits according to package directions, except use 2 ts salt
instead of 1 ts. Add the butter and cheese and cook until they have
melted. Remove them from the heat and cool a little.
Stir in four of the eggs, beaten, and pour all into a 4 qt casserole
dish.
Crumble the bacon and sprinkle all but 1 c over this layer, setting
aside 1 c of the bacon crumbs for garnish.
Beat the remaining 8 eggs and the half and half together, and pour the
mixture over the bacon and grits.
Bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes. Top with remaining bacon and
serve hot.
