Easy Cheese Grits for Breakfast

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers a healthier option with fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be a more economical substitute.

Cook bacon and eggs in bacon grease.

Use a heart-shaped mold for eggs.

If eggshell gets in the egg, use another piece of shell to pick it up.

In a pot, add 1.25 cups of water, 1.25 cups of milk, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 2 tablespoons of butter.

Heat the mixture until butter is melted and it starts to bubble.

Add 0.5 cups of grits while whisking for 30 seconds to prevent clumping.

Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pot.

Cook for 15 minutes, whisking every couple of minutes to avoid clumping.

After 15 minutes, turn off the stove and add 0.25 cups of mild cheddar cheese.

Serve the grits in a heart-shaped dish.

Cooking Techniques

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