Easy Backpacking Meals - BACON CHEDDAR GRITS - Fast | Lunch | Dinner | Ultralight

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while still adding a savory taste.

Start by lighting the burner and adding a little bit of oil to the skillet.

Chop the shallot and add it to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.

Add about 1 cup of water to the skillet with the shallots.

Sprinkle in some garlic powder and salt to taste.

Stir the mixture to combine and bring it to a simmer.

Add the polenta to the simmering mixture, stirring continuously to prevent burning.

Adjust the heat down to avoid boiling over and continue stirring until the polenta hydrates and thickens.

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