cheese grits with chilies and bacon

Name: Cheese Grits with Chilies and Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slice(s) bacon divided (2 & 4); 1 - jalapeno pepper,minced; 1 large shallot or small onion ,finely chopped; 4 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 cup(s) uncooked grits; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; - salt; 1 cup(s) (4oz) shredded chedder cheese; 1/2 cup(s) half & half; 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped green onion

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Lynda Sweezey

Charlotte, MI

Updated on Jan 20, 2012

Slow cooker recipe.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 4 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 slices bacon divided (2 & 4)
1 - jalapeno pepper,minced
1 large shallot or small onion ,finely chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked grits
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- salt
1 cup (4oz) shredded chedder cheese
1/2 cup half & half
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

How To Make cheese grits with chilies and bacon

Step 1

Cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Crumble 2 slices into slow cooker. Refrigerate remaining bacon.

Step 2

Drain all but 1 Tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet. Add jalapeno pepper and shallot. Cook and stir over medium heat 1 minute or until shallot is lightly browned. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in broth,grits,black pepper and salt into slow cooker.
Step 3

Cover;cook on LOW 4 hours Stir in cheese and half & half. Sprinkle with green onions. Crumble reserved bacon over grits.
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