Gouda Grits with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Culinary Delight
A creamy and flavorful recipe combining gouda cheese and turkey bacon to create a delicious twist on traditional grits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add salt and grits, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- Once grits are cooked, stir in cheese and butter until melted.
- Serve grits topped with crispy turkey bacon and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Notes
- Feel free to add more cheese for extra creaminess.
- Pair with sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg