Yankee Grits

• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp and then crumbled
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Cook the grits according to package directions.
3. Over low heat, add the salt, butter, and cheese and stir until melted.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for several minutes.
5. In a medium bowl, beat 2 of the eggs until foamy; stir thoroughly into the grits.
6. Pour into a 2 quart casserole.
7. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the bacon crumbles and sprinkle the remaining bacon over the mixture.
8. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the remaining 4 eggs with the half and half and parsley and pour this over the bacon and grits.
9. Bake until golden for 30 to 45 minutes.
10. Top with reserved bacon and serve hot.

grits, salt, butter, cheddar cheese, eggs, bacon, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yankee-grits-257524 (may not work)