Grits with Broiled Tomatoes

By kathryns

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup white grits
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces (2 cups) coarsely grated cheddar cheese, divided
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 slices thickly sliced cooked bacon, crumbled
• 6 Broiled 1/2 " thick Tomato Slices

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Broil Tomato Slices:

Preheat broiler. Place sliced tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Bring 4 cups of water and salt to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Stirring constantly, add grits in a slow, steady stream. Lower heat to maintain a rapid simmer and cook, stirring, until water is absorbed and grits are smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 1/2 cups cheddar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Preheat broiler. Divide grits among six small, shallow, ovenproof bowls. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese. Transfer bowls to a rimmed baking sheet and broil until cheese melts and is bubbling, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.