CREAMY GRITS w/ROSEMARY BACON

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 SERVINGS
• 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
• 8 thick-cut bacon slices
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from gourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450F with rack in middle.

Sprinkle rosemary over bacon in a 4-sided sheet pan.

Roast, turning once, until bacon is golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Meanwhile, bring water, milk, butter, a rounded 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan.

Add grits in a slow stream, whisking constantly.

Simmer over medium-low heat, covered, stirring often, until grits are tender and creamy, 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

Serve grits with bacon and top with a fried egg.