Smoky Blue Grits
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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2 cups water
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2 cups milk
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1 cup stone-ground grits, preferably blue corn
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Maytag
Garnish:
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additional crumbled blue cheese
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 8 (½-cup) ramekins on a baking sheet. Divide bacon among ramekins; set aside.
2.
In a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Add grits and salt, whisking to combine. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Add cream. Continue cooking and stirring for 5 to 10 minutes, or until grits are thickened and smooth. Remove grits from heat.
3.
Add eggs and cheese, stirring until cheese has melted and grits are smooth. Divide mixture among ramekins.
4.
Bake on baking sheet for 30 minutes.
5.
Garnish with additional blue cheese before serving, if desired.
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