Cheesy Bacon Grits and Skillet Pork Chops

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 4 oz bacon
• 4 C whole milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 C 5-minute grits
• 1 C shredded Red Leicester cheese
• 4 pork loin chops
• Salt and pepper

Details

Adapted from cookincowgirl.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet or pan. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain and cool. Chop into pieces. Drain majority of the fat from skillet, but leave some drippings to cook the pork in.
Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper and place two at a time in skillet on medium high heat. Cook on both sides, until cooked through.

Meanwhile, pour milk into a sauce pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Add the salt and grits and whisk frequently. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the grits are soft. Take grits off the heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Stir in the bacon.

Serve grits hot, alone or over pork chops.

I liked the pork, but I could eat a whole mess of the grits by themselves! They are fluffy and creamy and they would be a great side for lots of dishes. For the small amount of bacon in these, the flavor really comes through. And I already told you how I feel about that cheese. This is a winner, for sure!