nana's grits & eggs

Name: Nana's Grits & Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) water; 3/4 cup(s) quick cooking grits; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; dash(es) salt; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup(s) shredded parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon(s) old bay seasoning

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Nancy Sewell

Shawnee, KS

Updated on Jan 24, 2015

Any kind of seasoning can be substituted for old bay seasoning: Italian, onion powder, cinnamon. This dish is good enough to convert my husband (a Mid-Westerner) to loving grits. I usually fix this as a complete supper for the 2 of us.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups water
3/4 cup quick cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
dash salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 - 1 teaspoons old bay seasoning

How To Make nana's grits & eggs

Step 1

Start stove at high. Put 2 c water in 2-qt saucepan. Add 2 tbsp butter, salt & old bay seasoning. Bring to a boil

Step 2

Using a whisk, slowly pour 3/4 c quick-cooking grits and whisk until thoroughly mixed. Bring back to a boil.
Step 3

Reduce heat to low-medium and continue whisking until grits begin to thicken. Whisk in eggs and mix thoroughly.
Step 4

Reduce heat to low and add cheeses. Whisk in until well blended. Serve immediately.
Step 5

If grits thicken too much, add a little milk and whisk until well blended.
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