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CROCKPOT CHEESE GRITS WITH CHILES AND BACON

Crock Pot Cheese Grits with Chilies and Bacon

Crock Pot Cheese Grits with Chilies and Bacon
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Crock Pot Cheese Grits with Chilies and Bacon
Ingredients
  • 3 slices turkey bacon, divided
  • 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 c. grits (can be coarse, instant, yellow or stone-ground)
  • 4 c. chicken broth (can be fat free0
  • Salt, black pepper
  • 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (can be reduced fat)
  • ½ c. half and half (can be fat-free)
  • 2-3 T. finely chopped green onion (green part)
Instructions
  1. Heat skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add bacon and cook and stir until crispy.
  3. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Crumble 2 slices and place in CROCK POT.
  5. Crumble the remaining slice and refrigerate.
  6. Drain all but 1 T. of bacon drippings from skillet.
  7. Add jalapeno and onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
  8. Place this in CROCK POT.
  9. Stir in grits, broth, salt and black pepper.
  10. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  11. Stir in cheese and half and half.
  12. When ready to serve, top each serving with green onion and reserved bacon crumbles.

 

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