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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Christmas Thyme Grits

A fabulous recipe that can be prepped up to a day ahead of your meal!  These grits are cheesy and delicious with just a hint of thyme to give them a great flavor.

Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Meal Type: Side Dish
NC Ingredients: Eggs, Dairy, Bacon

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Ingredients

2
cups water
1/2
cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked
3
cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4
eggs, lightly beaten
1
cup reduced-fat milk
1/4
teaspoon dried thyme
1/8
teaspoon garlic powder
1
pound bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided

Directions

Bring water to a boil; stir in grits. Return to boil, reduce heat to low and cook 6 minutes, stirring often, until grits are a thick consistency. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Combine eggs, milk, thyme, garlic powder and half of crumbled bacon; stir well. Gradually stir about ¼ of hot grits into egg mixture; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Pour into lightly greased 11×7 inch baking dish. Top with remaining half of bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

To serve: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

 
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