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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 231 g
(Approx. 8 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 Calories From Fat 330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37 g 57%
Saturated Fat 22 g 110%
Trans Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 100 mg 33%
Sodium 115 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 22 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin A 25% Iron 4%
Vitamin C 2% Calcium 15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Southern Style Grits

Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Serves
8  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 8 Servings

3 Tbsp John Gordon's Bacon Up Bacon Grease
1/2 cup(s) white onion, minced small
4 cup(s) water
1 1/2 cup(s) H-E-B Heavy Cream
1 1/4 cup(s) Bob's Red Mill Polenta Corn Grits
1 cup(s) H-E-B Fancy Shredded Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
4 Oz unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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Instructions

1
Set a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon grease and allow to melt before adding onions. Stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes then add water and cream.
2
Turn heat up to medium-high, bring liquid to a boil then turn heat down to low. Add grits and slowly whisk constantly until mixture thickens, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
3
When mixture is thick, turn off heat and whisk in cheese and butter until incorporated.
4
Cover pot for 10 minutes to allow grits to finish soaking. Serve hot and garnish with more butter and chopped green onions if desired.