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Cheesy Grits with Poached Egg, Spicy Greens and Peppered Bacon

Offer guests a rich and satisfying start to their day with a warm morning breakfast bowl loaded with protein, texture and comfort.

  • Yields: 12
  • Preparation: 50 minutes

Ingredients

Grits

Greens

  • 1/4 cups (60mL) GAY LEA - Butter Solids-Unsalted
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) canola oil
  • 1/4 cup (50mL) garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15mL) hot pepper flakes
  • 6 cups (1.5L) kale, shredded
  • 6 cups (1.5L) baby spinach
  • 6 cups (1.5L) baby arugula
  • 1 tsp (5mL) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2mL) pepper

Assembly

Instructions

Grits:
  1. Bring milk and 3 cups (750 mL) water to boil. Slowly pour in grits, whisking constantly. Reduce heat; cook, stirring often, for about 30 minutes or until tender and creamy. Whisk in cheese and butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Greens:
  1. Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat; cook garlic and hot pepper flakes for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant and lightly coloured. Add kale, tossing for about 3 minutes or until softened. Add spinach and arugula; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted.
Assembly (per serving):
  1. Spoon 1/2 cup (125 mL) grits into shallow bowl. Top with 2 tbsp (30 mL) wilted greens, 1 poached egg, 2 pieces bacon, 1 tbsp (15 mL) snipped chives and 1 tbsp (15 mL) Nothing But Cheese crumbles.
  • Substitute Swiss chard for spinach if desired.
Photo of - Cheesy Grits with Poached Egg, Spicy Greens and Peppered Bacon

Ingredients

Grits

Greens

  • 1/4 cups (60mL) GAY LEA - Butter Solids-Unsalted
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) canola oil
  • 1/4 cup (50mL) garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15mL) hot pepper flakes
  • 6 cups (1.5L) kale, shredded
  • 6 cups (1.5L) baby spinach
  • 6 cups (1.5L) baby arugula
  • 1 tsp (5mL) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2mL) pepper

Assembly