Loaded Breakfast Grits
Loaded Breakfast Grits
Ingredients
For the Grits
- 1 cup enriched 5 minute grits
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
For the Toppings
- 5 bacon, sliced
- 4 ounces sausage, sliced
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, as needed, for seasoning eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, as needed, for seasoning eggs
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine the beef broth and heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Once simmering, slowly whisk in the enriched 5 minute grits. Continue to stir on and off for 5 minutes, ensuring the grits cook evenly and don't stick to the bottom of the pot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
After 5 minutes, when the grits are smooth and creamy, stir in the Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and move the pot to a back burner. Stir the grits occasionally to maintain their silky texture while you prepare the toppings.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
In a large skillet, cook the sliced bacon and sausage over medium heat. Cook until both are nice and crispy, or to your desired doneness. Cooking them together in the same pan will enhance their flavors.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
While the bacon and sausage are cooking, crack the eggs into a separate bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Whisk the seasoned eggs well. In a separate seasoned skillet (or after removing the bacon and sausage if preferred, leaving some rendered fat for flavor), scramble the eggs over medium heat until cooked through and fluffy.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
To serve, spoon a generous portion of the creamy grits into bowls. Top with the crispy bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Enjoy your loaded breakfast grits!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Loaded Breakfast Grits
For the Grits
- 1 cup enriched 5 minute grits
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
For the Toppings
- 5 bacon, sliced
- 4 ounces sausage, sliced
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, as needed, for seasoning eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, as needed, for seasoning eggs
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine the beef broth and heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Once simmering, slowly whisk in the enriched 5 minute grits. Continue to stir on and off for 5 minutes, ensuring the grits cook evenly and don't stick to the bottom of the pot.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
After 5 minutes, when the grits are smooth and creamy, stir in the Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Reduce the heat to low and move the pot to a back burner. Stir the grits occasionally to maintain their silky texture while you prepare the toppings.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
In a large skillet, cook the sliced bacon and sausage over medium heat. Cook until both are nice and crispy, or to your desired doneness. Cooking them together in the same pan will enhance their flavors.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
While the bacon and sausage are cooking, crack the eggs into a separate bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Whisk the seasoned eggs well. In a separate seasoned skillet (or after removing the bacon and sausage if preferred, leaving some rendered fat for flavor), scramble the eggs over medium heat until cooked through and fluffy.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
To serve, spoon a generous portion of the creamy grits into bowls. Top with the crispy bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Enjoy your loaded breakfast grits!
⏱️ 2 min