Ease: Easy
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8-12 minutes
Yield: Makes 1 portion, 1 bowl each
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dry quick grits
- 3/4 cup reduced fat or skim milk
- 1 egg, scrambled
- 1/2 piece bacon, cooked, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese (2%), shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Grate cheese. Set aside. 2. Combine grits and milk in a microwave safe bowl. Mix until completely blended. Microwave on high, for 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Season with salt as desired. 3. In a small skillet, scramble the egg with butter over medium heat until cooked. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired. 4. Place the grits at the bottom of a bowl, top the grits with scrambled egg and sprinkle cheese and bacon over the top. *This recipe can be increased to the amount of portions needed, made ahead and refrigerated. Microwave to heat when ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 348
- Protein: 20 grams
- Fat: 11 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 209 milligrams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 grams
- Calcium: 454 milligrams